0_Apprentice
I think getting a secondary education is important if you want to be able to get a decent job.
1_Wizard
Definitely as secondary education takes place after six years or primary education and you have to have secondary education before you can go to college or employmenet.
0_Apprentice
In the old days kids didn't usually attend secondary education. They would go work the farms instead.
1_Wizard
This is very true, but in most countries now it is compulsory until at least 16.
0_Apprentice
I think that is a good law. Dropping out really harms kids chances of succeeding.
1_Wizard
I would agree with you and since 1989 education has actually been considered a basic human right for a child in the US.
0_Apprentice
As it should be. I like how the end of secondary education coincides with the age of majority in the US.
1_Wizard
I think most countries do aim to provide the basic education, but the systems and terminology between the countries can be unique and difficult for outsiders to understand.  For instance in the US we would say middle school and high school.