“Is Middle School Necessary?”

@andriaperry I think if I wasn't able to go to university, I would have short-term courses. Moreover, even if I obtained a university diploma, I still do self-education. It wasn't enough studying in university.

I also noticed some of my Chinese students online who have the same educational system. It takes time for them to dream what they really wanted in the future. I find it weird though.

@Shavkat You've piqued my curiosity now to research when the US made the idea of 12 years of schooling the norm for children.

@DWDavis It was mind-blowing for these students that cannot able to answer a simple question: " What do you want to be in the future?"

That is the reason too why our government adopted it so we can be at par with them. And our school credentials will not be questioned as lacking.

I am not sure about your claim. But I think other countries usually check the tertiary level's credentials.

@rsa101 exactly I have a friend who had her transcript assessed by Canadian agency and that's what the agency told her, she lacks two more years even if she graduated as a Medical Technologist.

That's what I am pointing to, Kabsat. It is better to finish early than enduring the additional years.

@ridingbet You said it right. We should consider the other factors.

@Shavkat indeed, and additional finances too.

@Mike197602 I agree. I can see that the educational system extended for the students to endure. Personally, I prefer not to have it. For the reason that I can able to finish high school right away and go straight to university. But, I heard that it became easier to learn to have the middle school education as compared to the past here.

I guess the past does not require additional skills than what our current technologies we have. In the past, there were no computers now kids should be thought how to handle this early on so they can adjust well when college comes.

I think it is not. The baby boomers are successful without it in the past. It is a whale of a problem for some parents to endure this new educational system.

@Shavkat how could that be since public school is for free. Government is adding this years to be at par with international standards. Among Asian educational systems we are the only country that uses the 10 year basic educational system. We are being left behind by our neighbors in terms of educational levels. We really need to adjust. If you compare to exclusive private schools many added grade 7 in their elementary years before government adapted k12. These schools produce much better students than those that finished 6 years in public schools.

@rsa101 You have a point. Personally, there is nothing wrong with such an educational system. I do agree that it is free in the government schools. But then, we need to consider the other expenditures for the students such as allowances, school supplies and the like. This concern is referring to local people who are in poverty. If the local government can provide everything, then it is fine. When it was implemented, the supplies of books were not enough in public schools and even up to this date. I am not against the idea though. For me, if only the local government makes the country ready for the drastic changes, then it would be carried out effectively. I hope that you will not put this opinion against me. It is just a way of expressing my thoughts about this concern freely.

In some way, it is possible for some students. In fact, there is an increased incidence of out of school youth right after the implementation of this. I felt bad for the parents dealing with this kind of problem.

@Shavkat We didn't do nursery school. When I was four I was reading and writing. My parents didn't want me to get bored.

@AmbiePam You have a point. It wasn't that popular having nursery school during my time. I also love reading at that time. I must say self-taught.

In the past, I skipped the nursery level and go straight to Grade One at the age of 6. At that time, pupils and students survived without the middle school education. On the other hand, it would be easier for having it at present.

I heard about it. I just find hard for kids to have lots of homework every day there though.

I totally agree with that. I hope these students are not having mild MR.

It sounds like it, my friend. I think it added 3 years more when middle school education was implemented here.

I am sure it is, my friend. But I think it applies to have good grades and to come from prestige universities. Thus, I find it unfair for some applicants to certain companies.

@Shavkat Companies prefer workers come from Elite schools with a lot of credentials and good grades. No wonder there are still a lot of people who don't work even if they are graduated 2-year course. In some countries, even if you are a graduate of High School, you can still find a job everywhere. I wonder why here you cannot unless you graduate from college.

I think it is happening here now. Thanks for sharing your thought about it.