Some people think that Children should be taught to be competitive in school. Other, however, say that cooperation and team working skills are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

School education plays a vital role in the overall development of children. So, what kinds of skills should be imparted to children is always a debatable issue among

educationalists

. A portion of the society thinks that, pupils should be emphasized to be competitive, whereas, others, believe that working and co-operating with others are beneficial for them.

This

essay is an attempt to discuss both views and gives its own opinion at the end. On the one hand, in

this

fast-paced life, everyone needs to outsmart others, to achieve the success. Competing with others, encourages students, to learn from their peers and

hence

, they push themselves to do more hard work.

As a result

, students try to enhance their knowledge to become better than anyone else.

However

, if

this

competition is not healthy, children may end up with depression and other mental illnesses, as competitions always put pressure on children.

For example

, a study carried out by the American Education Association, has revealed that, twenty percent of children attempt suicide by feeling more competitive.

On the other hand

, some people consider the school, as the best learning platform, where children can learn essential skills,

such

as, working in a team, leading a team and co-operating with others. These skills are useful For them to get a better job in future.

Moreover

, studying together

also

improves students' intellectual skill and communication power, using which, they learn how to socialize with others. To conclude, according to me, as children are agile and impulsive by nature, they should be taught to cooperate and to socialize  with others. By improving

such

skills they can evolve into better citizens.