It is important that children with a wide range of abilities and from a variety of social backgrounds mix with each other at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

If societies were to be described with just one word,

this

would probably be diversity.

This

is why I strongly believe it is important that people with different social backgrounds and personalities interact from a very early age.

To begin

with, interaction with different social levels gives cohesion in society. As a matter of fact, several studies conducted in the past proved

this

to increase citizen’s level of awareness about socioeconomic-related problems.

This

being fostered since a very early stage of education produces even better results. Rich social interactions

also

allow youngsters to get new approaches to concepts, even with the simplest of ideas and

also

force them to accept differences and treat them wisely. During my childhood, I spent most of the time with underrepresented cultures in my city and

this

reinforced acceptance not only on them but on myself. It is true that differences are often the trigger of social issues among children

such

as bullying.

However

, they are normally a consequence of professors and parents not approaching the issue with the attacker since the very

first

sign of the problem. Would

this

be treated adequate, children would learn to accept and welcome minorities and backgrounds that are totally different to their own. As an example, some kids in my school started to suffer from harassment from some of their colleagues, but as

this

was immediately cut by professors it did not

last

more than a few days. In conclusion, the results of a socially rich education can make an extremely positive impact on both society and children themselves and if conducted appropriately can by far overtake the possible risks that it can have.