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The author actually consists of two claims. First, the future of society is determined by the children who are socialized today. Second, we have not yet learned to raise children who can bring about a better society. I disagree with the author's opinion. It is no denying that how children are socialized is indispensable to the destiny of our society. Socialization of children is one of the most important means by which children can learn how to enter and adept to a society, and learn to be cooperative, accommodating, responsible. These basic skills have great benefits not only for children’s future but also for our society which place much stress on communication skills. Children’s communication skills affect the development of cooperation in scientific research, environment protection, economy and trade in the future. If children do not master this skills, it impede the development of society. Even though socialization is crucial for our world, it is not the only one factor that determines the destiny of our society. Children who just master this communication skills without learning enough knowledge do harm to society. Besides socialization, a multitude of factors determines the future of society such as scientific levels, innovation and so on. For example, President Roosvelte was not well socialized due to disability when he was young. But he developed reforms and projects known as the New Deal. Under his sagacious leadership, America successfully walked out the shadow of Depression and conquered the notorious fascism in the Second World War. Currently, there are indeed a host of problems in our educational systems such as recitation without understanding the materials, over competition among students, moreover, great perspectives and skills are not completely absorbed by children. Education system needs to be developed. School education neglect communication ability including skills, attitude, methods, and over emphasize on reasoning, logical thinking and grades. This leads to children are not well socialized. Family education also has such problems. Parents do not tell children the importance of cooperation, communication with others, but encourage them to compete and win. Modern education should give much thought to how to educate children with enough ability before they inter a society. This not only makes much sense to children's growth but also social stability. In sum, how children are socialized is indispensable to the future of our society, but it is not the only one factor that determine our societal destiny. Modern education should provide more opportunity for children to close contact with society before they enter it.
[ 本帖最后由 liyue24 于 2008-6-11 22:34 编辑 ] |