I don't think so. The mother should stay home and take care of the baby, the father, if he's a student, should get a job to support the child and mother. They can both take night classes to get their diplomas.
I don't think it's right for taxpayers (in the US) to foot the bill for someone's stupidity.
That would depend on the taxpayers. Schools are funded by taxes .. The more direct question is .. Should taxpapers pay for services like high school day care?
What I would like to see more in high schools is some sort of health class that educates kids on the consequences of having sex and pregnancy and economics .. These seem to be lacking in our education system. Kids are far too often misunderstanding the factors involving sex and conception. This forum has itself has witnessed many questions by kids (over the age of 13) who really don't have a clue. I'm thinking the increased rate of unplanned pregnancies are directly linked to the decrease in knowledge about how babies are made. Sure .. even a 2nd grader knows about sex .. but, the truth is far too many high school students don't know what they should know about what it takes to get pregnant.
My high school did have one. It was run in conjunction with the local community college. Students would work at the daycare as well as take early education classes. The student graduated high schoolwith half of their aa degree.
It was a winning situation for all. Student mothers got their high school diploma. Other students got practical experience and an education which got them in the workforce quicker and better prepared. Teachers even used the daycare.
I heard they closed it 5 or more years ago because the student pregnancy rate was so low they no longer had enough children to care for.
No, but daycare centers are increasingly becoming a normal fixture in many high schools.
I'll say yes ... Conditionally.
Upon the condition that the high school also has "home economics" class, and requires it for both parents. They have a child, and need to learn: How to set a budget ... Cook ... Clean ... Pay bills ... Maintain a vehicle ... Make minor home repairs and maintenance.
Personally ... I think the upswing in teenage pregnancy is in part due to lack of such classes. Maybe if KIDS knew the responsibilities of having a family, they wouldn't be in such a hurry to have one.
wow, tough one, I don't think it should, although education is for everyone, but still having kids in high school is dead wrong. Let's make it this "this is the reason why you shouldn't have kids in high school" how about that?
Maybe it should for high school specifically for students who have "oops baby" lol
I do not think high schools and colleges should provide it. Anyway, if mothers or fathers who are students decided to continue their studying process they can refer to a daycare. I live in NYC and my daughter had her baby when she was in the second year of university. I wanted her to finish that. I helped with a kid the first time but then I did not have an opportunity for that anymore. We started to look for reliable daycares in Brooklyn and found https://littlescholarsnyc.com/. They gave us a full consultation through a phone. I liked that kids have a mix of academics and fun there. Leila learned how to read and write so she is totally prepared for school now! I would recommend young parents to do the same, of course, if they can afford it or get help from their parents!
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