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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know. How is it legal to require your kid to take math? Gym? English?

Same thing. It's service learning for a reason. [/quote]

Not the same thing.  These "approved" organizations are getting a tangible, measurable financial benefit from the students: the unpaid labor.  The students are forced to provide if they want to graduate.  Furthermore, these SSL hours happen outside of school hours.  Some students need that time to work, help their families, etc.  Very different from requiring math, english (during school hours) which are for the benefit of the child and are an essential function of school.

Learning about service might be a laudable goal, but forced volunteerism seems a bridge too far (at least).  Parents can teach service and volunteerism but the school shouldn't force it.

After all, how would any of us feel if our employer forced us to do volunteer work at his/her approved list of charities in order to qualify for a promotion.  It wouldn't be accepted in the workplace, why should it be accepted in our schools?  
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