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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If kids learn a language that they are genuinely interested in, then they are more likely to seek out opportunities to practice and maintain what they learned. Learning a language for the purpose of "necessity" - you have to learn it to get a job or be able to speak to your grandparents - is also something that will help kids be more motivated to do things outside the classroom that will help them become fluent.

But most people don't have any of those reasons. Most kids don't know what kinds of careers they want in 9th grade. And then there is a "requirement" that they must take FL regardless of whether or not they are interested in it. Kids are FORCED to take it to check off a box for high school graduation or college entrance.

Even colleges REQUIRE 2 semesters or more. My undergrad required 4 semesters - but you could test out of a few credits or all the credits if your skills were strong enough or you had AP language credits. The system is pointless. Depending on your skills or credits, you are potentially paying for 12 credits to check off a box whether you want to or not. That's not to mention the amount of time and energy you need to put in to get a decent grade. But if you want to get that degree, gotta play the game and get those classes done.

So yes, a lot of kids in both HS and college are required to participate in this "stupidity" merely to check off a box.[/quote]

My kid’s college uses a standardized placement test and it literally only had 4 questions. 4. And they were all multiple choice.[/quote]

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