It's a good idea in theory, but I just don't see how kids have time for mandatory community service. My kids had sports practice almost everyday after school. And on weekends, between homework, studying, friends and sports events, I don't know where we'd squeeze it in.
Another thing, I'm not sure how I feel about forced volunteerism, as other have said. My kids had to do service for Confirmation at church, but that I agree with.
I think it should be up to the parents to teach their kids to be a volunteer when they have time, not for schools to mandate it.
Another thing, I'm not sure how I feel about forced volunteerism, as other have said. My kids had to do service for Confirmation at church, but that I agree with.
I think it should be up to the parents to teach their kids to be a volunteer when they have time, not for schools to mandate it.