Kids having to many absences

  One of the biggest problems in the Texas school system to this day is the amount of absences kids have per year. This quote was mentioned in an Austin American Statesman article “More than half of Central Texas' students miss six or more days of school, accounting for 85 percent of all absences.” That is a huge number and we need to lower that number soon. Not only is the schools losing money while the kids aren’t in school, but the number one problem is kids are not getting the right education because they are not in class. It is very important for children and teens to be in class most of the days. I think its ridiculous that that many kids are missing that much school. Where I have to argue with the writer of this article is that they said the parents have to fix it, but thats not the case. What truly needs to happen is the kids in school need to be punished if they are not in class. Such as if they are late they get locked out of class making them have to start showing up due to the fact, that if they do not show up on time they will fail. I mean the schools and teachers need to put in the most work at fixing this problem. Parents can help by checking up with how many absences they have, as well as their grades. The kids of today are the future and if they want this school system to be as great as its been in the past they need to show up especially to public schools. If they don’t show up to schools the schools do not get the proper funding for all the kids materials and sports equipment and stuff. Everyone needs to come together and see how we can fix this problem because we need something to happen as soon, as possible.