Sheila McKinney

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

TOP TEN REASONS WHY EDUCATION IS SO IMPORTANT

 According to Wiki, Education is the transmission of knowledge, skills and character traits strengthened through the acquisition of knowledge.  There are many different understandings for what education is, but the main reasons of why education is so important is universally agreed upon.  Here they are:

1) Provides Stability - Education is something that no one can ever take away from you.  Being well-educated increased your chances for better career opportunities.

2) Provides Financial Stability - A good education tends to lead to a higher paying job, as well as the skills needed to get you there.

3) Needed for Equality - In order for the world to be truly equal, it starts with education.   This would decrease the gaps between social classes.

4) Allows for Self-Dependency - It gives us the confidence and security to rely on yourself only.

5) Make Your Dreams Come True - If you dream it, you can do it, Education can get you there.

6) A Safer World - Education tends to teach people the difference between right and wrong and can help people stay out of risky situations.

7) Confidence - Being self-confident is part of being successful in life.  Education begets confidence.

8) A Part of Society - Having an education is believed to make you a useful part of society and can make you feel like a contributing member as well.

9) Economic Growth on a National Level - With a more educated population, more employment opportunities may be opened.

10) Can Protect You - Education can protect you, not only on a financial level, but also can help you from being taken advantage of by understanding what you may be asked to read and sign,