# FILE NAME: 00000141.soc # TITLE: Should we get rid of compulsory education for children? [1d0b722b9683812371f8568c26db588b] # DESCRIPTION: # DATA TYPE: soc # MODIFICATION TYPE: original # RELATES TO: # RELATED FILES: # PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4 # NUMBER VOTERS: 5 # NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 5 # ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - In conclusion, we do not think that it is a good idea to get rid of compulsory education for children because it is important that all children receive education and there will be a significant disadvantage to society if this is not the case. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - We have come to the conclusion that compulsory education for children should remain in place. Education is the basis for all knowledge and the betterment of society. Therefore it is necessary that all children receive education. If compulsory education is to be maintained the government should also offer support and free education to ensure that no children are left out. The final consensus statement was arrived at by looking at the pros and cons of each participant's opinions, and by looking at the strengths and weaknesses of the draft consensus statement. Once a final consensus view was reached it was then put forward to the group of participants as a whole, and each participant voted on whether they agreed with the final consensus statement or not. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - In conclusion, we think that it is a bad idea to get rid of compulsory education for children because it is important that all children receive education and there will be a significant disadvantage to society if this is not the case. The group of participants involved in this study all came to the same opinion on the question. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - Compulsory education is essential for children as it is the basis for all knowledge and betterment of society. 1: 1,2,3,4 1: 2,4,3,1 1: 2,3,1,4 1: 2,1,3,4 1: 3,2,1,4