I suggest a broader solution, not just for the student athlete but for students, period. Why not let the WPU follow each student? Out of geographical area students would apply to enroll to a chosen high school by a set late Spring date. Acceptance could be based upon space available in the new school, and include a review of the student’s whole record. The reason for transfer need not be just athletics but programs or teacher(s) available at the new school. Within geographical area students are considered returning members of the student body unless they apply to attend another school. All associated costs of transportation and ancillary fees must be borne by the transferring student, he/she could ride a bus if available but pay the per capita fee identified for in area students. The Spring enrollment date (a firm date) would permit the new school to assess faculty needs and with the incoming WPU money consider additional staff, etc. Another focus might be to let each principal and school administer more of the funds assigned to the school but controlled by the school board. Maintenance and janitorial services could be controlled by the principal and managed as he/she best can. That would include hire/fire. Faculty and parent/”patron” input could be organized in support of the principal. This might lead to a lessening or downsizing of the district monolithic administration in large districts freeing up more money for the front-line people. In reality we say “it is all for the children” but in our hearts we know it is all about control, control of other people’s lives and money for our own aggrandizement or interest.

2) I agree that no fault divorce has problems, but unless you have experienced growing up in a verbally and sometimes physically violent marriage/family your argument is based on theory and long term armchair strategy. It is the tactical, day to day events that do the damage. Your concept of restricting the “easy dissolution” of marriage or requiring remedial actions prior to or in lieu of a divorce first cost money that the participants/victims have little of to navigate the legal system. Attorneys, “rights” protection, etc., all are expensive and take time. The problems lie in our society which grants majority at 18 instead of 21; a legislature that permits marriage at 16 (presumably to cover mid-teen pregnancies); and a society that relies increasingly upon government support directly or indirectly for the unprepared married couple. Restricting divorce is trying to plug the wrong side of the leaking dam.

Raise the age of marriage to at least 18, as well as the age of consent to sexual activity. Prosecute violators in juvenile court – privacy is maintained, serial offenders of either sex can be made to register as a form of sexual offenders if egregious. Make marriage a goal to be prepared for in public policy. Make adoption of teen births more attractive, many teens see babies as a sort of “human puppy” and not an eighteen year (at least) financial and emotional and time consuming commitment.