THE VALUE OF EDUCATION

THE VALUE OF EDUCATION

Briefly, education means the acquisition of knowledge abilities and the development of one’s character and mental powers by systematic training and instruction. Education is therefore of great value to any person.

It has been realized that a person with education is deprived of many benefits. He not only lacks the knowledge of human affairs but also the ability to appreciate the value of many of the thing that concerns his own welfare. Thus, he is not able to contribute his full share to the progress of society and the world. Neither is he able to develop his personality to the fullest extent.

One of the greatest benefits of education is that it helps a person to understand the position that he occupies in society. It helps him to speak and conduct himself with confidence and dignity which earn him the respect and admiration of others. Thus, he occupies an important position in society, and people look up to him as their leader. Another benefit of education today is that it helps one to secure lucrative employment. In the world of today, almost every kind of employment requires some understanding of a few basic principles of science, mathematics, engineering, accountancy or some other subjects, on the part of the worker. Thus, the better education a person has betters prospects; he has of securing attractive positions in the various professions.

Finally, education makes a person sympathetic and considerate towards others. He is helpful to those who need his advice and guidance, and is not critical of those who commit offence or mistakes out of ignorance of necessity. Further, he does not like to hurt the feeling of others. Even if he is extremely provoked, he tries to express his displeasure or anger in words which give the slightest offence to others and yet express his outraged feeling adequately. As a result of all these qualities that a person acquires through education, he becomes a very pleasant person to associate with. He thus a fuller life in society.