What is it like being an alumni of a school that’s underfunded or neglected? Even if the school is “good” (as in well funded or private), does the learning environment reflect that? Also, the dark side of American schools (shootings) dampens peace of mind for parents since at any given moment some gun wielding individual can storm in murdering those inside (students, teachers, custodians, etc.)
Yep.
It’s like technically there is no federal drinking age.
A state could set it at 12 if they wanted.
But for decades the Fed have said if any state deviates from 21, they don’t get anymore interstate funding which would cripple a state within a few generations, but not before voters would kick out every state level politician who caused the mess.
Especially in 2026, people need to get real about how shit works instead of just glancing at the surface.