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Some people think that the main purpose of school is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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It has been argued that training children
to become
Suggestion
become
 responsible citizens and workers is the purpose of their education and not for individual gains. In my opinion, I concur with
this
 fact. Huge sum is invested in education by
government
Suggestion
the government
 every year, and I bet
this
 could not have been to raise rapacious citizens that will exploit the economy for their personal benefits. When education is free for children and some of them are even fed in
school
 with no charges, it is
government
Suggestion
the government
 who pays for them. There is
therefore
 no doubt that it is expected that when these children become adults, they will be responsible for national development and growth; they will give back to the society that made them.
For example
, experts have it that about 95% of
tax payers
someone who pays taxes
taxpayers
 diligently and faithfully pay their taxes because of
role
Suggestion
the role
 of their government in their schooling and upbringing. They believe that being responsible citizens and given back to the country is a way of showing appreciation. Factually, educated people are quite
resoursefull
having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
resourceful
, responsible citizens while
school
drop outs
someone who quits school before graduation
dropouts
 are the ones that are involved in dubious activities, defrauding people and exploiting the system for personal
engradizement
.
This
 shows that
school functions
Suggestion
the school functions
to raise
Suggestion
raise
pupils
a young dog
puppies
 to become accountable, with good rectitude. To illustrate, a friend of mine that
quited
to a degree (not used with a negative)
quite
quitted
quieted
 schooling has been so acquisitive, and has been living prodigally in
lagos
chief port and economic center of Nigeria; located in southwestern Nigeria on the Gulf of Guinea; former capital of Nigeria
Lagos
. If he went to
school
, he would have been more responsible. To conclude, the purpose of educating pupils is not for their personal acquisition of benefits and gains, but to
develope
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
develop
 a responsible work force for the future.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • crucial
  • shaping
  • developing
  • unique talents
  • potential
  • well-rounded
  • academic
  • social
  • emotional development
  • personal growth
  • contribute positively
  • self-expression
  • creativity
  • individuality
  • happier and more fulfilled
  • strike a balance
  • preparing students for the workforce
  • nurturing
  • individual needs
  • pursue passions and interests
  • thrive
  • future professionals
  • community institutions
  • shape community values
  • foster civic engagement
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