In an ideal world every boy and girl would stay in school at least until he or she finishes college. A good education is important because it has been shown that in general, a better education allows a person to earn a living and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Countries in which people receive more education share priceless effects since they are likely to be better organized and to offer sturdier social structure. In the real world, that isn’t what always happens. Many people don’t go to college and some don’t even finish high school. Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to be a success if you don’t go to college. There are plenty of people who have special skills that will make sure they do well in life. Many of these people would have preferred to have gotten a better education though. For most of us, our future happiness depends on finishing school and that is what we should focus on when we’re young.