Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 

It has always been a point of debate if high school pupils should contribute to the lesser privileged population in society through volunteer services. I strongly agree with that side of the debate which supports this notion of making social work a compulsory curriculum in high school. This essay will first look at building a sense of appreciation in young adults and then will elaborate on how this activity leads into the overall scheme in becoming an added resource contributing towards a nation’s growth.

 

It is imperative that children from the privileged corner of society look through the life of people who are less fortune, so that they understand how blessed they are and feel the responsibility towards community. Teens who get everything easily sometimes don’t understand how difficult life can be and having them meet people who struggle at almost every step of their lives, reveals just how challenging the real world is. To illustrate this, my daughter’s school contributes for social causes and encourages their students to go out of their comfort zones and add value to other’s life. As a result, I have noticed remarkable changes in my daughter, e.g. her respect for food, her sense of contentment, her awakened compassion for fellow beings and the overall disposition of virtues like; love, kindness and charity.

 

We live in country with an exceedingly large population and with insufficient assets and the government can only do so much with these limited resources. Even with a plethora of NGOs (Non-Government Organizations) working for and with the unprivileged community, it is not enough to fulfill their needs. This idea of encouraging compulsory pro bono activities as a high school program can really change the landscape of our material and social capital. For instance, by having thousands of institutions joining hands with community service arms of the government or even operating independently can ensure a widespread coverage across the country which can then consequently create the additional physical and cognitive properties a developing nation requires.  


In conclusion, to make our children learn the importance of life in addition to being able to discern the right fruits; and to really become a resource for the country at the same time, it is highly suggested to make social work a must in high schools.

 

Written by Vinesh Bhandari, Delhi | Edited by David Conrad Linus (aka John Smith)


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?

As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction?  How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?   The gratification in a profession plays a primary role in an adult’s life, as a majority of the people spend their time at work. This essay will first discuss components which contribute to satisfaction of employees and it will then deliberate the question of how pragmatic the expectations of job satisfaction are, that workers experience at their organizations. The factors which lead to job satisfaction include the fair treatment of employees and the constant encouragement by co-workers and managers. This impartial behaviour espouses both positivity as well as confidence in the workers. Additionally, the motivating words by fellow mates at the company induces fervour and gaiety, thereby leading to improved performances. In a ...
Read more

Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.   Some people advocate that educating kids at home is best for child growth and progress while others prefer schooling. This essay will explain the benefits of both the ways. I am of the firm belief that education at school instills discipline in kids and makes them self-dependent as it allows kids to engage in social interactions in addition to gaining knowledge from books and teachers.   The benefit of education at home are numerous but the most important is that children are exposed to a homely environment and they can learn things by observing at home. Parents can specifically and individually focus on kids while teaching them at home. Practical dem...
Read more

Paying all the workers the same salaries in a company promotes harmony and respect amongst colleagues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Paying all the workers the same salaries in a company promotes harmony and respect amongst colleagues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?   There is a section of the working populace who believes that disbursing equal remuneration is what keeps employees cordial and reverent towards each other and consequently attached to an organisation. I completely disagree with this notion and this essay will elaborate on the following as my reasons. Firstly, there will be a very cold and dissatisfied workforce and secondly since the economics is about being equal there will be no motivation.   To be giving every employee the same pay is like feeding an elephant and a goat the same amount of fodder. One of them is not going to have a stomach full or one of them is going to waste it. This clearly illustrates the imbalance between two differently abled entities. A similar imbalance at the workplace will create numerous problems for the staff and the management which in turn wi...
Read more