Education

Is it right to fine parents when their children skip school?

For

It pushes families to take education seriously.

Against

It punishes poor families who might already struggle with deeper issues.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I think fining parents is a great idea
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Yes, because if anyone is responsible for their child's attendance at school, it is the parent.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • If you just fine parents, you don't give them the tools to help them get their kids re-engaged with school.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • It depends on the fine and punishment, but in principle I disagree for most cases.
    RedditTranslated from Spanish
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