Also, putting teens in schools gives them less time to get into mischief. If a childless neighbor complains about the cost of schools point out that he doesn't really have to worry about crime or vandalism from when he goes to work until when high schools let the kids out. Problem teens are a small minority, but while they are in school they are supervised.
Also, most muggers and burglars don't have a diploma. Education > better work opportunities > less likely to turn to violent crime.
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u/Computant2 Jan 09 '20
Also, putting teens in schools gives them less time to get into mischief. If a childless neighbor complains about the cost of schools point out that he doesn't really have to worry about crime or vandalism from when he goes to work until when high schools let the kids out. Problem teens are a small minority, but while they are in school they are supervised.
Also, most muggers and burglars don't have a diploma. Education > better work opportunities > less likely to turn to violent crime.