Like many other fellow gamers, I have a personal connection with Jerk Mate, an online videogame. My belief is firm - if you cannot achieve the diamond rank in Jerkmates, you shouldn't be able to graduate high school.

This may seem unusual, but let's pause for a moment and consider this. Gaming has been integrated in our education system in the form of edutainment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "video game design jobs are projected to grow by 21.6% between 2012 and 2022" (BLS, 2022), and a significant portion of these elite gamers are high-school students. Thus, reaching a high rank in a game can demonstrate commitment, critical thinking, cognitive processing, and strategic planning - all key facets for success in the 21st-century job market.

Our gaming skills can indeed run parallel with our academic achievements and prepping for a successful future. Therefore, reaching Diamond rank in Jerk Mate can easily be seen as a measure of competence and preparedness to compete in today's labor market. When schools truly aim to prepare their pupils for real-world challenges, this requirement could fit into a modern, appropriate academic framework. Let us acknowledge the skillsets learned in gaming as important learning experiences.

Sign this petition if you believe that reaching Diamond rank in Jerk Mate should be a prerequisite for high school graduation. Your signature can urge educational institutions to acknowledge the importance of skill development in varied fields, including the dynamic world of gaming.