Educating young people is naturally essential. However, some think governments should invest in more education for needy adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Sample 1
It is argued that providing education to grown-ups is extremely crucial for any nation, while others think that any state must allocate its budget to educating mature people who need it. I completely agree with the latter statement because adults can also contribute to the development of a nation by upgrading their qualifications, and also it will be justice to such a community, who otherwise, for many reasons, had to leave their studies.
First off, getting an education is a right of every person irrespective of age or gender. Investing more money to make older people literate is a challenging goal for any government to make them feel important to a nation. Firstly, if financial support is given to them to complete their study that they might have left due to some reasons, they can become masters in their respective fields. Secondly, they will be able to deliver their services in the domains, namely teaching, nursing, and health workers. Finally, their education and professional experience will be icing on the cake.
Moreover, it is a matter of justice for such people who could not succeed in educating themselves. Providing facilities such as an early morning or late evening batches removes their hesitation, and there will be no obstacle in their way of learning, such as attending classes with other students, who might mock them to see them studying at such an age. So, convenient times and expert mentors can help them in achieving their goals. Therefore, it is all possible if they are backed financially by the government. Matured masses with their experience and knowledge can lead their nation on the path of development. In Japan, mostly old persons are hired for any occupation due to their experience and knowledge.
To conclude, thus it is apparent that providing monetary help to aged people is more beneficial as they do the courage to update their knowledge by attending formal institutes, and it can assist them in using their experience and knowledge for the progress of a nation as is ever said that a ripened fruit is sweeter than any other fruit which is raw or in the process of ripening.
Sample 2
Education is and has always been irrefutably an imperative aspect in the foundations of every society, no matter the form. For ages, the focus has been on children. However, recently, others have deemed it right for the government to infuse largely in the education of adults who are poor, and I absolutely object to this preposterous assertion. The forthcoming essay illuminates the stance taken with relevant facts and anecdotes.
To begin with, though adult learning is good and beneficial, grown-ups are actually old enough to decide what they want to embark on. They are mostly resourced and capable physically and psychologically in accomplishing goals, be it education, regardless of their social status as compared to youngsters. Some do not prioritize education as they have families to fend for. Therefore, the greatest help will be to be equipped with work or jobs, and the choice of education will then be decided. For instance, taking into consideration the recent global pandemic and its unfortunate consequence of unemployment, it will be a sense of misplaced priorities for governments to channel their focus on adult tuition than job creation. If a needy adult is equipped socio-economically, there won’t is a need for government subsidy in adults’ learning.
Furthermore, children will always require adequate nurturing and attention, even most states’ support, especially in terms of schooling. In addition, any financially challenged parent given the opportunity to make a choice between assistance in either getting themselves or children educated will definitely choose their wards because they are the future of the home and society as a whole. Hence, children from impoverished homes should rather be the benefactors of governmental support but not necessarily the parents or other adults. To back my claims, a very good example was set by the president of Ghana in 2016 upon winning the election, by initiating a (and still an ongoing) ‘free high school policy aimed at equipping all young people to at least get a secondary school education as a way of combating the high level of illiteracy in the country. They thought it wise to obtain efficacy through the young generation. Indeed many citizens have been pleased.
In conclusion, children are smart and are more open to learning, yet are less equipped and mature to make it a reality as compared to grown-ups. Thus, it will be more prudent if the governmental and educational investment is rather focused on this section.
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Sample 3
I believe that education molds people’s mindsets, irrespective of age. Education brings positive changes in an individual’s thought process, and they gain wisdom, which is helpful economically and socially. We live in a society where the education level is given equal importance when offering jobs in the working sectors. A good educational background is one of the important criteria for corporate or service jobs when scrutinizing the profiles of candidates.
Young generations are always encouraged to take education seriously in order to get a good-paying job, and they also complete their education with decent grades, which makes the employment process way faster for them. Young people who find their passion in art or drama, where no education qualification is required, still benefit from having a degree or diploma certificate, which can be useful in challenging times and serve as a good backup plan.
These were the economic benefits of education. Young, educated people have a fast and smart thinking approach, and they try to leverage their educational knowledge and skills in their practical lives, which brings them abundant success and wisdom. Education teaches the young generation how to become self-dependent and boosts self-confidence, helping them tackle challenges in their professional and personal lives.
As my opening statement suggests, education privilege can be given to all, irrespective of the age factor. I partially agree with the government’s wish to invest in more education for needy adults. In earlier times, education was not as important as it is in this era. Our parents and individuals in their age group had very limited educational choices. They mostly could not complete it due to financial crises or lack of family support, among other reasons. With these experiences, they encourage their children to focus on getting a good education and building a great career ahead.
There are situations for adults, like the passing away of a spouse (being a widow/widower), divorce, etc., where they have no choice but to be a single parent or live alone. This phase can be extremely emotionally and financially difficult, especially for adult women. Thus, encouraging adults to complete their education can make their lives easier and help them get jobs and work independently. We see many successful single men or women who are either single parents or individuals, expanding their businesses or growing exponentially in their jobs, which helps them build a decent career ahead and live their lives on their terms.
So, to conclude, I believe the government should set its criteria in terms of need and not age. Even young people who need education and come from poor family backgrounds should be considered, as getting themselves educated could be as important as educating adults who want to build a secure life ahead.
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