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Public Schools Should Be Public School

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Public schools are considered the normal thing to do for children. When one thinks of where they see their child getting an education, it is typically a public school. Most children and adolescents dread going to school anyway, but why? Teens typically say they must go to school because they “legally” must. Even some parents may believe this excuse, but there are other options. Of course, there are private schools, home schools, charter schools, and even more options that could be better for students if public school is not efficient enough. Firstly, it should be addressed what is meant by the thought that one must “legally” go to school. Everyone has human rights and these human rights are what all people have no matter what. The twenty-sixth is education. It is stated clearly that education should be free and that technical and professional education should be readily available and accessible to anyone. Education also must be focused on encouraging overall tolerance and friendships. Parents also have a right to decide on the type of school a child will utilize. (OHCHR) The key word here is “type.” Most people would think public school is either their only or most obvious or easiest option and would choose that over other possibilities. Everyone in the United States between the ages of six to 16 must receive an education in a public or state accredited private school with exemptions for homeschooling or online classes. (FindLaw) This means that any type of education would

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