Do you think this is a good policy?

In the United States people are required to go to school until they are sixteen. I personally believe that the age limit should be higher. However, if a person is consistently absent from school then they should not be required to go. In Nicaragua education is considered a valueable asset. The children know that without it they will end up living in poverty. In the United States an education is taken for granted. Most of the children in the United States end up dropping of school when they turn 16. Most children in Nicaragua are lucky to make it through the fifth grade. I believe the age limit should be higher in the U.S. I believe this because if it is raised then it will lessen the possibility of a person dropping out. in Nicaragua many children are not able to go to school. If more people in the U.S. and Nicaragua got an education there would be lower poverty rates. If the age limit was raised it would push kids to become more sucessful. Also, the children's parents must be in their life to encourage them to continue. Many Americans take education for granted. However, some are not able to attend at all due to problems such as financial or family related. Getting an education is definately something everyone needs.