Yes, it can help you get a good-paying job (also look at my arguments of student loans for some reasons why this may not pay off...) but also in many cases college doesn't help you become yourself. If you THINK you want a career in medical and then you get over 25K in loans and spend all your college savings of going to college for that, your practically forced into being medical even if it turns out you don't really like it. College isn't for learning WHAT you want to do. It's more like it's deciding what you are going to do. AND, you can learn a lot about yourself doing things outside of school.

Some people may find it harder to meet new people, and unless you do a lot of extra activities you don't learn as many new things as you could going out on your own or doing something out of school like a job, military, etc.

School MAY help you establish independence, but it is not guaranteed to. IN school, teacher help you, you can find support with your friends, your parents still pay the bills, finance mostly everything, s=drive you there ( or you take the bus most of the time unless yur a senior/driver), etc etc. There is much more independence to be gained from getting your own job, paying your own bills, and learning things for yourself without the complete hepl of your teacher, friends, parents, etc. Also, there are plenty of skills you can get from things like an apprenticeship, internship, or the military out-of-school.

Alright, that's nice, but really? You are inspired, sure but that doesn't mean you'll do anything. When I was 6 I was inspired to find a dragon egg in the forest near my house, which a. will never happen, and 2 will be given up on very soon. And that's only for some people, others may hate school and want to leave every second. How is that inspirational? This is very much an opinion.

Yes, but a lot of that money you get from this 'good paying job' goes into your student loans, and these jobs you can keep your whole life as well. TO top that off, whose to say you can't make even more/a bunch more money than this with raises, etc. There are many chances for an equal paying job not going to HS/College as going to HS/COllege

Student loans are after you pay your saved money, and they can be around 25k. You'd have to be in a prettty rich family if you had no student loans or get an insanely good job, both of which are very rare. Also, it's not just student loans you ahve to pay when you get out of school. Acount for medical bills, a family (maybe), a house, taxes, a car, etc, then you have the leftover for other expenses and then student loans due on top of that. It's not "easier and faster than you think."

It takes hard work to get this said successful job and that also depends on your degree and career choice, etc. Also, if you have a bunch of student loans from working hard and taking years of college to get this "successful job" (which may also be competitive to get the job) it may be a while before you get a car/house, or you'll be drowning in debt you can't keep up with even with your good job if you get loans for house, car, etc. (Especially is you get fired, have kids, medical bills, etc etc et)

For some people, it may be hard to make friends in school, and not all people have opportunities to do school sports. It may because they simply don't have a ride or because they don't have time counting homework. And even in some cases, the school doesn't have a team for sports/many sports or options to help you juggle schoolwork and sports.

You only do thing out of school if you try, sign up, and get to do those things in school. Just because you go to school you are guaranteed to learn things or be able to do more things. In some cases going to college does not get you a good job, and it could turn out bad if you don't do well. It is no guarantee.

Claim 3: There are many alternative to HS/College

Starting a business: There are 27.9 million small business owners in the U.S. It's easier than ever to start a small business, and all you need is a computer and internet if you want to do it from home

Apprenticeship/fellowship: Apprenticeships offer the opportunity to learn a trade in an in-demand field. And unlike many internships, you get paid. Fellowships offer a select few people a bunch of money to skip college and pursue a business idea, and be mentored by the world's top scientists, researchers, and business leaders. (Only 20 or so people per program.)

Military:Competitive salary, free health care and little-to-no living costs. The military will pay your tuition while in service. Soldiers have access to a variety of online learning options. Once your service is complete, you can also use the GI Bill to pay for part of your tuition. They also offer retirement with benefits after 20 years of service.