Rejected petition Make national service compulsory for 18-20 year olds

The youth of today lack discipline and respect. National service would help the youth to understand the importance of respecting others whilst learning important life skills.

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Teach how to cook and clean
Teach how to manage finance
Teach adult life skills that full time education does not.
It could also contribute to a healthy credit rating at a young age.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/126613

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Date submitted 26 June 2016
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