Family & ParentingDiscuss Both ViewsIntermediateMedium Frequency

School Age: Leaving at 14 vs 18

Prompt

Some people argue children should stay in school until the age of 18 while others think that 14 years is long enough. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

#school leaving age#education duration#child development#economic participation#compulsory education

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 discusses academic/social maturation; Band 9 integrates evidence on learning outcomes while acknowledging class differences and alternate pathways (vocational training).

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Key concepts in this essay

Developmental psychology and critical learning windows
Labor market requirements and skill gaps
Socioeconomic factors affecting school continuation
Individual motivation and engagement levels

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Ignoring opportunity costs: keeping teens in school delays income and workforce participation
Oversimplifying cognitive/social development arguments without evidence
Treating all students identically when some benefit more from extended education than others

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