Controversy: Students Dropping Out Of High School

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CAPSTONE ESSAY: Students Dropping Out Of High School Students dropping out of high school has become a big controversy in the United States. Some students don't have a choice, or future, but others just don't care and it is the United States' job to make kids want to care. There are certain areas in the United States where dropouts are more common than others. Studies show that areas that are more dangerous, or don't have too much money, have a higher rate of students dropping out of high school. The students who go to high school now will be the ones with future jobs that can help America. With so many students dropping out of high school America isn't going to rise in any way. There is no law that makes students go to high school, so the …show more content…

It could mean that the student may or may not get a job, not be able to care for themselves nevermind anybody else, and might become addicted to drugs or alcohol. These are just assumptions based on teenagers who did not finish high school and went to make their life miserable. These assumptions do not pertain to all students. Some students might drop out of high school without it being their fault and go on to redeem themselves and live a happy life. Although, there are students who do go on to get a paying job and not have to worry about money, Statistic Brain proves that 90% of high school dropouts are not eligible for a job in the United States. Most students might go on to work at fast food restaurants, or in certain stores. This salary is not what an average American wants. It might be enough to get all the necessities someone needs but people do not only care about what is needed. They also care very much about what they want and getting the new coolest thing. These type of things lead them to losing a lot of money and even become homeless. This article goes on to show how important it is to finish high school because 75% of crimes in the United States are committed by people who did not finish high school. This because they need mental help or are dragged into gangs or become addicted to drugs or alcohol. These type of problems are so unnecessary and can be prevented so easily, it is up to the student to fix

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