Pay students to go to school?

I can see it if they are doing something to earn money - serving the community in some way.

But how do you judge they are 'learning'? Teachers get a paycheck, but we have to do more than 'show up' ...

I asked my 17 year old about this. She responded much like a kid would. "It's all about me" sorta response. She is pretty sure school is a waste of time. I'm bummed about that.

When I was a senior I left school at lunch and went to work. I was learning skills. I got paid - not much - but the skills help me to this day. Kids don't need to get paid for going to school. They need on the job training. If they get paid cool. If not that's cool too because they may gain lifelong skills and experience.

Serving my community is something I value. I appreciate when people do their part. Its sorta fun helping especially if you're with like-minded people. Shoot meeting people who are very different is great too. Kids can easily contribute to society. It feels good to help others - to feel useful. It also feels good to get paid for doing a good job.

Getting paid for grades? I didn't care about my grades until I started paying my way through college. Then I got all A's.

Would kids work hard for A's? I don't know - maybe. Somebody want to pay me so I can find out?