Some people believe that unpaid community service should be compulsory part of high school program (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In recent times, more and more people are getting involved in free
community
services. It has been suggested that such
services, including working in a charity, improving the environment or educating younger children on
sports, should be made a compulsory part of high Suggestion
in
school
. This
essay will argue why such
programs should be encouraged, but not made compulsory.
Proponents of making unpaid community
services compulsory argue that it compels people to give back to the society. They think enforcement of such
will help cultivate responsibility in students, who are the leaders of tomorrow. I think that the fact that this
is not a voluntary service will make it less effective. For instance
, a lot of high school
students feel they are being are being maltreated when coerced into social services, like cleaning the environment. Thus
, the hesitancy and complaints accompanying these activities are not likely to perpetuate thee
virtues intended to be learnt. definite article
the
Hence
, the hope of instilling responsibility is being put forward in support of compelling students.
However
, I strongly recommend the rendition of voluntary unpaid services to the individuals in the society as part of high school
due to the following reasons. Firstly
, it is more effective. Generally, people do things better when it emanates from their will, because it brings satisfaction after completion. For example
, when children are allowed to do their assignments by motivation rather than coercion, they complete it faster and are happier afterwards. Secondly
, the virtues learnt are going
to stay with the individual. It Suggestion
is going
thus
cultivates a commitment to their environment, more so, because it was a product of their choice. So, rather than force it on them, they should be made to see reasons for participation. I like going for medical outreaches to villages, for example
, because I developed the attribute in high school
encouraged by my teachers’ advice. Thus
, community
services should be encouraged to allow for more effectiveness
and Suggestion
more effective
perpetuality
.
In conclusion, this
essay argued that high school
programs like unpaid community
services should not be made compulsory. In my opinion, while encouraging such
programs, motivating the students will have a lasting effect.
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