Purposes of Education

Assignment: 

• Tell what you think are the top 3 reasons we have schools or provide education.
• Add a 4th reason that is “sad, but true” reason that the public thinks we should have schools. An example would be, “ Some people think that it is the purpose of schools to make sure that students get fed properly each day.”
• After you have posted your 4 reasons, make sure that you respond to at least 2 team members’ posts to earn full points on this discussion and all future discussions.

My response:

The first reason why an education is provided is so that the children can contribute to society. The children our are future. We need to teach them and help them to aspire and reach their dream goals. We need the children to be educated so that they can continue to contribute to businesses and help grow our economy.

A second reason why an education is provided is to provide academics that they normally would not get at home. For example, you could have a parent that is great in math but does not know anything about science or writing. In addition what if the math concepts they are teaching their children are too advance for the child to understand? Teachers are trained to provide knowledge to children on a level that helps them grasp and build off of those concepts.

The third reason why an education is provided is to help children develop self-confidence and have high self-esteem. Some children are coming from various backgrounds and the child may feel useless and like they are not going anywhere in life. This child just needs one perosn in their life that can see their potential and who they can become. A teacher can see that and encourage them and instill that confidence in them. By doing so you may impact at least one child who will be grateful for that, work hard, and become successful.

The fourth reason that education is provided that is "sad but true" is that school is a child day care. Sending children to school free's parents so that they can work, pursue interests, and other activities.