I do agree to some extent, but after all these years of it being there, it's hard to imagine without it, and how it would all work out. I don't think the majority of pupils learn much these days anyway, with an average of say 30 in a class, theres just too much going on for a kid to truly get stuck into the work, plus kids are always striving to be the most popular, (most) so pay less attention to learning. They'd have a better chance if there were say, 8-10 in a class. I just think schools these days have become a deliquent social gathering rather than a learning center. (that's just my opinion) More kids are playing truant than ever before now aswell I think, the main cause might be the overcrowded classes, or the half arsed teachers. The school I went to was really bad, kids used to carry knives, bullying was all too common, and if you were seen completing your homework on time/paying attention to the teacher or just attempting to learn, you were targeted. If you were able to fight your corner (teach 'em who's boss
) they'd move onto the next target. The government have a lot to do in my eyes.At the moment, they're just ignoring the problems, and instead threatening with prosecution to any parent who doesn't force their child to attend the hellhole.