The reason this topic seems never-ending is because it is a topic based mostly on opinion. The key to a successful nation, however, is the education of the young. This is what many supporters of public education believe will lead to a nation with less crime , less violence , and will bring order to a hectic American society. As time goes on, education continually proves to be the best strategy for preventing crime, violence, and other social problems such as drug abuse. Half of the people in prison in 1992 were high school dropouts.
Crime exacts a heavy cost.
Analysis by Mark Levitt, Harvard University, and Mark Coben, Vanderbilt University. Statistics like the ones above are very common. That is why it is important to continue to teach social issues in schools. But even without directly teaching the issues, students are going to learn these skills in the school setting. They will be learned through student interaction .