Education Essay

I believe that Mr. Adler has some valid points. One in particular is the opinion of

the ancients. Education is the process of developing or perfecting human being. I also

believe that the ultimate goals of education are human happiness and the welfare of

society. On the other hand, when it comes to vocational education, some students are more

adaptable to on the job training then on the job training. Some people that I have encounter are

insecure about not having a certain level of education. They believe society puts them in a

category or class of people that are dependent on the government for welfare assistance. No

general education can cause a person to have lack of job opportunities, low self-esteem, and

crime.

They have grown up in families that did not stress the importance of getting an

education and are more likely to be living out on the streets, doing drugs, or ending up in

prison. In many cases their parents were raised in similar conditions when

they were younger and nothing has changed. Whether it was because they were forced to

quit school and work or they didn't have a role model. I believe that children learn by

example. So therefore, if they have never seen a family member finish high school

and go to college, they will never grasp the idea of being a successful individual. They

honestly believe that they are supposed to so the same things that their parents are doing.

Some people who lack general educational skills have greater difficulty finding well-

paying job that is not a trade or vocational skill. Basic English and math skills are

necessary to find or perform a job in this country. Most people who are white collar workers are

working in an areas where they have taken a trade such as welding or vocational skill such as culinary. You would rarely find a person with a college degree working at a fast food restaurant

making minimum wage.

Some people have low self-esteem because they lack education. They tend to

evaluate what they have achieved in life, especially with regards to education. Knowledge

is power might be a cliché to some but I believe