Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? High schools
should allow students to study the courses that students want to study.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Hardly a week goes by without a debate on how to ameliorate the education
system appearing in our newspaper. Some argue that students should study a
predetermined list of courses, while others state that the student must be free to
choose. From my perspective, I disagree with the statement because of the lack of
maturity of students, the limitation of knowledge, and the uncertainty of future job
expectations.
Firstly, teenagers would not weigh their decision on what suits them in one
subject or another. Most of them are not mature enough to make a decision that will
determine their future study field. Some could even choose a course because it is
easier or it lacks continuous examination.
Moreover, when deciding to limit the spectrum of subjects, we are limiting our
knowledge. Contrary to what some people argue, besides the importance of focusing
on what amuses us, it is key to have a good ground on basic concepts of all subjects, to
be cultured people with the ability to contribute to society.
Lastly, over the years, and with the breadth of courses in the schedule, the
probability of succeeding with our university career or with the job of our dreams is
greater. For instance, since I was little, I wanted to be a doctor, but when I was
introduced to economics classes I discovered my passion. The diversity of courses in
my schedule allowed me to make the correct choice.
In summary, students should have a basic knowledge of the essential subjects
in order to make more mature and thoughtful decisions in the future, not limit the
sphere of knowledge and make sure they are free to choose from a large bank of
alternatives, unconstrained by what they decided as a child. Limiting knowledge will
avoid having a rich formation and the growth of cultured people committed to society.