Introduction
Excessive competition has become a growing concern among some people, which brings them to advocate cooperation to be the major point to be taught in school.
Nevertheless
, others believe that competitive nature should be nurtured since childhood. I think both views are reasonable, and Linking Words
this
essay will discuss that both should be taught in harmony.
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Body · 1
On one hand, children raised in a competitive environment often find themselves more confident as an adult. To put it into context, competing with others encourage children to put more effort into whatever they do.
As a result
, they will eventually be able to discover their strengths, Linking Words
thus
raising their confidence. Linking Words
For example
, most great football players acquire their refined skills not as a gift, but through discipline, intensive training, as well as a lot of matches. Linking Words
Furthermore
, competition is only natural, as it is evident from a wide range of real examples, Linking Words
such
as university entrance tests, job-seeking applications, even when aiming for promotion.
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Body · 2
On the other hand
, as the world becomes more and more connected, being able to cooperate is inevitable. Linking Words
In other words
, compared to the past, people of our generation are rather a specialist than a generalist, Linking Words
thus
requiring cooperation to get things done. Linking Words
For instance
, production can only operate with an uninterrupted supply of raw materials, which is handled by the procurement department. Linking Words
Moreover
, should everyone be able to work together, harmony will be enhanced in the community as a whole.
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Conclusion
To conclude, whilst competition increase confidence and individual skill, cooperation allow people to specialize while achieving more.
Hence
, both should be taught and nurtured since childhood.Linking Words