is going to school really important?.

Because you're 18 I'm assuming you're talking about college so I would say it could be important if you have a definite career in mind. If you don't know what you want to do then maybe a bit of work experience would help you identify what it is you do (and don't) want to do for a career.

I think school is a wonderful advantage to have. It does not necessarily guarantee you a good job or any more respect than someone who hasnt. But as someone who opted out, i wish i had taken full advantage whilst I'd had the chance.

This is a great question! Why not ask some of us 50-year-old's if going to school is important! I'd be almost willing to bet that -most- of us, if we had the chance to do it all over again, would stay in school to learn as much as possible! As a matter of fact, I ask myself two questions at bedtime every night: 1. Did I help lighten somebody's load today? and 2. What did I learn today? You see, Patrice, you -never- stop learning, just the setting is different. And something I've wished could happen: I wish that at grade nine, kids could stop going to school for two years. Go to work for that time, then they'll understand what/why they need to study! Good luck to you, and hang in there. I promise you, the time flies!!!

yes its important to go school because from there only you will learn your basic steps of life and you need to build your career na.. :)

You are too young to stop going to school. Never let those succesful man mislead you without a better understanding about proper education. School doen't mean all textbook it more on mind cultivation on deciding what is to be done or not and on what time. Divide your time with your school classes and mylot and outing with friends, those are experiences you needed the most to finally decide stop schools.

There are few people who becomes successful without formal education but there are also a lot of people with formal education that has been very successful. We really need education because it is a mandate for us to have a college diploma or high school diploma. It is a must in applying to different companies here in our country.

I think about 80% of what you learn in your high school years is pretty much useless. But a diploma is always nice.

Hi patrice, I am not sure if you are talking of basic schooling such as high school or college. IMO I think college is only important when you know what you are going there for, as in you know what your career goals are. I think people that attend college just to attend and have not clue as to why, are wasting time and money. I have seen too many start college and not have a clue what their goals are until the third year, if ever. To me, that is silly.

of course. we can learn new things in school. we also can get friends and etc

Well i will say that school is important too.. it teaches you about wad u need to have to earn ur 1st income.. the other things is do u have the chance or the opportunity to be successful? if not contiune wad is the best for u... ofcos, if u thinking of stop going to school u will not have the knowledge. stop working u won't have the things u want.. and wad u have now? think about this lol~

school is important! so stay in school. don't be a drop out. don't become dumb! be smart and stay in school while working.