Some people believe that it is more important to teach children the literature and history of their own country, rather than the literature and history of other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is the case that

children

should be taught the

literature

and

history

of their countries first and foremost, rather than the

literature

and

history

of other countries. I totally agree with

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and will give my reasons below. In my opinion, there are some possible reasons for teaching pupils the

literature

and

history

of their own nations.

Firstly

, students enjoy learning

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place they live, and by studying the ideas, cultures and histories of their countries, they would develop a sense of identity. At the same time, parents

also

know the same historical knowledge, they

therefore

can help

children

with school work.

For example

, British

children

read Shakespeare and know about the Battle of Hastings, which their parents

also

know.

Consequently

, educational continuity across the generations.

Finally

, teaching

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and

literature

in the country may

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educators a narrow teaching scope, and

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curriculum design an easier task.

By contrast

, studying global events and foreign novels could cause unnecessary

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and confusion.

For example

, I do not see the point in presenting Russian and Chinese

history

to a British child who has not learnt yet the

history

of their own country. Surely

children

may understand the historical events which happen in London more than those that happen in Moscow or Beijing.

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exposure to foreign

history

and

literature

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a foreign language or translation. Young

children

at primary and secondary school age are simply not yet ready for

such

complications. In conclusion, I completely support that it is desirable for schools to cover teaching

children

about their country's

history

and

literature

rather than teaching them international

literature

and novels.