Why Some High School Graduates Should Not Have Basic Skills Necessary To Live On Their Own Essay

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Some high school graduates do not have the skills necessary to live on their own. This brings up the question, “should high school students have to pass a basic skills test to graduate?” The answer is yes, according to 59% of people on debate.org. Students that don't have the ability to do basic skills like wash clothes or cook food do not have a place in adult society. Wouldn't you agree that if someone can not support themself then they should not be allowed to live on their own? A way to see if people are ready to live on their own is to test them on basic skills. If they do not pass they can seek extra help on the skills they do not understand. Then they can retake the skill test and be safe to go into the adult world. Another reason that