In some countries it is mandatory that children learn multiple practical skills alongside formal knowledge in their general education, while in others it is optional for students to choose whether to take these classes so they are not distracted from their main curriculum. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Children

’s development and education

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always been at the forefront of society. Personally, despite focusing only on specialized

subjects

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children

to reach their goals, learning a wide range of practical skills serves as a basis for an adult. Limiting

subjects

can allow for greater focus. It is not uncommon for many

children

to choose one musical instrument or participate in a single sport from the beginning of grade school. The rationale is that more time spent in one domain inevitably leads to mastery and

this

is supported by research into the importance of practice for elite performers. There are many famous examples of individuals who focused on a single curriculum and found success

such

as The Beatles’ band members with music and Steve Jobs with computer technology. Fewer

subjects

are

therefore

one way to safeguard a child’s future.

Nonetheless

, for the majority of individuals, a wide range of knowledge and interests is a better predictor of future success. Studies have overwhelmingly shown that several skills make room for increased creativity and

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extra curriculum

extra-curriculum

. The average high school student must study obviously useful

subjects

such

as math and science but

also

pick up their own electives

such

as art or music. They may never become professional musicians but opening up that side of their brain can help them be more creative in other fields and feel their education is well-solidified. Without

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exposure to extra

subjects

,

children

might feel uncompleted and lack

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social interactions later on. In conclusion, taking a range of

subjects

shows better outcomes.

Children

should find themselves extra social skills alongside formal knowledge in order to balance out their development.