We are currently going through the year 8 options process. My DD is adamant that she wants to drop History. She says she likes the subject but hates the "method" - e.g. PEEL paragraphs etc. She is very bright, is on the G&T register and got very very high CAT scores. I hate the fact that she could potentially not study History beyond the age of 12 (she is not 13 until August). I feel History gives us such an understanding of our context, our world, society, politics etc that is should be compulsory.
As she is bright I also worry that it would harm her future with regard to University entry if History was missing. If she drops it her GCSEs in Year 10 will likely be: Maths, English, Triple Science, Geog, German, Art and Drama - is this combo heavy weight enough for a good Uni? She doesn't really have strong career ideas yet (after all she is only 12) but has shown interest in Graphic Design and Architecture so far. She is v good at science and art/creative stuff.