[wintertime]

I think that vocational training (in auto mechanics, construction work, being a beautitian, etc.) could reduce the drop out rate and maybe even discourage young people from joining gangs because they get to do something productive with themselves.

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1) What about apprenticeship programs similar to those in the Amish community? Having mature adults as role models would help in discouraging young people from joining gangs.

2) I also think young people should be given the opportunity to have vocational training.

3) One of the problems in our state, is their right to a government education expires at age 20. A third option would be to let the kid drop out! Let him work in Mc Donalds. When he gets sick of this. Allow him to use his remaining school years in an adult education or training program, if he has 3 years remaining at age 35, let him use those unused years.

[Max in Utah]

Allow him to use his remaining school years in an adult education or training program, if he has 3 years remaining at age 35, let him use those unused years.

Excellent idea.