Don't be an ignorant society Students should have compulsory education so they can learn for the future things such as basic learning and social skills. Also, it allows them to learn their strengths and weaknesses and grow as people. It teaches them how to work with other people which they will need later on in life. Every student should be given the opportunity to learn even if they , at the time, will not take advantage of that opportunity. Without education being compulsory many would not have job opportunities available to them and many children are not mature enough to decide if schooling is for them.