It has been suggested that primary children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Some today have argued that it would be a sensible policy to teach children how to farm and raise animals at school. In my opinion, though

this

would require enormous resources, it would be beneficial in terms of both physical and intellectual development. Those arguing against

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proposal point out the resources needed. To implement

such

an ambitious program, schools would

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need land nearby where animals and crops could be raised.

This

might be possible within a school’s pre-existing grounds, but there would still need to be significant investment in infrastructure. Schools would

therefore

have to reallocate a significant portion of their budget, potentially reducing the money for crucial facilities, staff, and teaching resources.

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the holistic development of children are overwhelming. Students today spend more

time

than ever before passively using technological devices. By spending more

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outdoors learning about animals and crops, students will better understand their position within the natural food chain. Over

time

,

this

may lead them to adopt environmentally friendlier, compassionate lifestyle choices

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as becoming vegetarians or shopping locally rather than buying from large chains.

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, the work outdoors would necessarily involve physical exercise. Since obesity is a growing concern in most countries,

this

time

outside could help to improve standards of physical fitness and establish healthy lifelong habits.