WE DON'T NEED NO EDUCATION!!

Disadvantaged and many working class children and teens usually find themselves in the domain of a middle class system when they attend school.  Because of this, working class children can start out life at a disadvantage. Their educational experience may be hindered for several reasons, including influences from their parents, the schools they attend, and their expectations and attitudes, all of which are strongly affected by previous generations.  Thus for many of these young people school is not an easy place.  Often when they reach the second level all they want is out. The pressure of trying to conform to the rigid rules and regulations imposed by predominantly working class people often proves too much and they feel driven out of the system.  I think the Pink Floyd hit describes the situation well for these young people.

                            ...Hey teacher...leave them kids alone...

Another Brick In The Wall

We don't need no education
We don't need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teachers leave them kids alone
Hey teacher leave them kids alone
All in all it's just another brick in the wall
All in all you're just another brick in the wall