In is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Whether students should learn the

history

of their own country or that of other societies in the

world

has been a topic of debate. While many people hold a view that teaching the former is of greater importance to schoolchildren, I totally disagree with

this

perspective. One point which I believe to be pivotal is the indisputable fact that offspring are learning local

history

, and justifiably so. Everybody who is a resident of the nation has to know their origin. The key rationale in favour of

this

view is that being aware of their roots can instil a sense of patriotism in each child.

This

may foster an appreciation for their national heritage, which means they are more willing to defend and contribute to their country.

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Besides

show examples

that, those who lack knowledge about nation

history

may not respect their own traditions.

Vietnam

perfectly exemplifies

this

situation. As past education in most schools is sadly lacking, many heirs have grown up with a superficial understanding of their ancestors’ past achievements and sacrifices,

hence

they are in different national current affairs.

This

is a testament to the necessity of teaching school children local

history

. Yet, perhaps the strongest argument in favour of my optimism about

this

matter is that it is far more beneficial for young children to learn the local past in parallel with

world

history

.

This

is because acquiring insights into events that took place in other parts of the earth can

also

give children a more holistic perspective of what happened in their localities.

For example

,

Vietnam

is invaded by

France

and after

Japan

, we do not know exactly the reason why

France

sign out of

Vietnam

and left it for

Japan

. Via

World

War II, we can understand the reasons why it is, because,

France

be losen under Fascist, Germany, Italy and

Japan

. And that makes us understand why

Japan

took over

Vietnam

from

France

To conclude, while there are some justifications for considering local past more important than

world

history

, I once again reiterate my position that schoolchildren will derive the most benefit from learning both.