Why Do Our Children Need An Education Anyway?

By Matthew Smith

We have been told year after year that an education is important. Is it really? Do you know why? At our math comic strips web site we deal with this question quite a bit. In this article we will be focusing on why it's important for our children to get a good education.

Knowledge is power, or so the saying goes. When you graduate from school, whether it be elementary, middle, high, college, or university, you are giving yourself power over your future. You have many more options in regards to what type of job you can hold, where you can live, and what $$$ you can make. Some jobs do provide "on the job" training, but most employers won't even consider your application if you don't have the minimum educational requirements.

A good education makes you a more resourceful human being. Nobody is so smart that they know everything about everything, but a good education gives you a foundation of solid principles that you will be able to apply to any situation you might encounter. Let's illustrate with an example. Suppose someone asks you what time it is? Suppose you have forgotten your own personal watch? If you have knowledge on how to tell time, you will be able to utilize this capability with any watch or clock that happens to be around you at the time. Yes, this is a very basic and trivial example, but it illustrated the point quite well.

A great education often means that you and your family can enjoy a better quality of life. People with great educations are often the last to get laid off when the economy turns sour. It's also true that people who lack in education have a harder time finding a new position in this climate as well.

When you have a good education you often have greater understanding. Let's illustrate with an example. Suppose you are going to the Middle East...Egypt to be more specific. Now you may have never been to Egypt before, but by studying up on the pyramids, the Nile, and Cairo, you will have a much deeper understanding of the history, culture and people of this country before you even arrive.

A well-rounded education can provide you with tremendous networking opportunities. Perhaps you have heard of the saying "birds of a feather flock together"? Having a good education means that you will meet more "birds" who "flock around" similar places and jobs. They will know when jobs open, and who you should contact. This will come in handy when you need to get that "foot in the door".

When you are educated you tend to be more fun to be around. Suppose someone brings up a topic at the dinner table that is rather obscure. With a well-rounded education you will be able to jump right in and offer your opinion. If you didn't have this knowledge you would be "like duh". Wouldn't it be great to be able to make new friends and acquaintances in this way?

In conclusion, these are just a few reasons why we think education is important. On our math comic strips web site we focus primarily on teaching math skills to children via comic books. If you are interested in learning more about this fascinating subject, please visit us on our web site. - 30301

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