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[quote=Anonymous]"Is it useful" and "Is it difficult to complete" are two completely different things.

This thread started by people who seemed overwhelmed by the # of hours needed.  Almost all of the responses I've read on this topic suggest this isn't a widespread concern.  There are lots of options-- during school day, at school after-hours events, online, etc. such that a kid in any circumstance can get the objective met, probably in sixth or seventh grade.  But it takes some thought/planning.

In terms of the utility, I personally appreciate the fact that giving students seven years to complete their goal forces them to engage in planning, encourages them to think about how they might like to get them done early to get the requirement out of the way, etc.  This was the first 'grown up' thing my kids accomplished-- i.e. doing their own planning and meeting the requirement without my involvement.  Aside from the merits of doing public service, this long term orientation is an important life skill.

Is it useful to society?  Probably only as useful as the kid (or parents) make it.  I think the stuff where they help out at their own school is a nice lesson on contributing to make their community work well.  But I'm sure many kids get their hours checked-off without any feeling of accomplishment.  As with everything, you get out what you put in.[/quote]

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