Question

the boring school mystery
most high school students say school is boring. yet most students continue going to class and eventually graduate from high school. why do students stay in school if school is so boring? can the handy dandy guide provide the answer to this mystery?
there are many reasons to stay in school and many reasons to drop out. for each of the following reasons, put an “s” for “stay in school” or a “d” for “drop out of school.” then use the handy dandy guide to explain why more people stay in school than drop out.

1. ______ high school dropouts can get a job and thus provide more financial help for their families than their friends in high school can.
2. ______ high school graduates will have higher incomes in the future than the incomes of high school dropouts.
3. ______ high school graduates can go to college.
4. ______ high school students must follow school rules, which limit their freedom.

______ high school dropouts can work full-time and have a better car, clothes, and social than their friends in high school.
______ parents are happy when their children graduate from high school.
______ school activities, such as sports and music, are fun for many students.
______ increased knowledge provides greater choices and opportunities in the fu

Explanation:

1.

This reason supports dropping out (getting a job for financial help), so mark "D".

Higher future income for graduates supports staying, so mark "S".

Going to college is a reason to stay, so mark "S".

Answer:

D

2.