Children are required by law to attend school until they reach the age of sixteen. Following that, neither parents nor school officials have any legal authority to keep kids from resigning. Some students drop out because they are getting married or have had a kid, while others are anxious to get a jump start on earning a regular wage. Still others believe they can learn more effectively in a non-traditional environment such as a charter school or online courseware. The desire to quit school comes in many forms. Children may feel like they're learning nothing at all, or may perceive the curriculum as too difficult. They may also feel like they're being forced to stay in school against their will. Sometimes children just don't like their teachers or classmates. Finally, there are those who simply don't get along with their parents -- maybe the parents are pressuring the child to stay in school, or perhaps they just don't agree about what school should be doing for them. No matter the reason, when it comes to quitting school, thoughts of dropping out are almost always negative ones. If you ask ten twelve-year-olds why they think it's important to go to school, you'll probably get ten different answers. Some children love school and look forward to going every day. Others dislike school but know they'd be in trouble with their parents if they didn't go. Still others feel that school is a necessary evil they must suffer through for a few more years before becoming an adult.