Sep 06 2008

We all need it!
Purpose

Three word answer: To eliminate ignorance. To get an education means to have career opportunities open to you. Without some sort of education, the chances of being able to be successful are decreased. Many employers will not hire someone without a high school certificate or diploma. The purpose of an education is to exercise your mind and teach you disipline. It also will help you in future careers. Also, the purpose of education is to train children in a way that you want them to be. Training is a process over time. Training is getting your child five days a week.

Whatever the ways of living are, each society wants its children to fit into the society of the parents. The children are expected to carry on the values and ideas of their parents. Schools are expected to give children the tools they need to earn a living. That has been the traditional understanding of a good education.

Young people are the key to St.Lucia’s future. We want to make sure we are ready to take on any challenges the future might bring. Getting an education is an important way to make this happen. Education is for life—once you’ve got it, no one can take it away from you. You never lose it, and it’s never wasted. A good education prepares you to build on your abilities and sets you up to keep learning forever.

As part of being prepared for the future, it’s good to start thinking about what you want to do, and learn how to make it a reality. You need to know what your strengths are, what options you have, and how to make choices that will give you a career you enjoy and a happy life. When you have this knowledge and you know where to get more information when you need it you’re more likely to stay focused, finish school and do well as you move on to adult life.

Remember, the purpose of education is to preserve and enhance our knowledge and to develop our character within our society which will prepare us for the conditions of extreme in the near future is bringing.

By Cotney John