Assignment7

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P1: Intro - Education is essential in allowing young adults to grow mentally, psychologically and socially. I can't imagine what my life or mind-set would be like if I did not have education in my life. It assisted me in getting to know myself, set goals for my future and expand my interests in life. A decent education is such an important growth factor in young adults. Several articles researched prove my point by showing how education is critical in a young person's life.

P2 - Having extra curricular activities in school available to students, gets them more involved in their regular school work. Jennifer L. Gay and Sara Corwin emphasize academic statistics by stating, “Participation in after school programs is associated with increases in academic achievement and improved behavior in students at risk.” By personal experience, this is very close to being factual. During my freshman year, I chose to get involved in almost 5 different activities outside of my regular classrooms. Though, it did improve my focus inside the classroom. I started to achieve the highest grades that I've never recieved before.

P3 - Education lets someone build values, responsibility and morals. Nancy L. Brown  says that, “ Teens who are connected to school are also less likely to be participating in high risk activities, like drinking, smoking, and early sexual activity.” Dennis Bass states the purpose of public education by saying, “We want our next generation to be prepared for assuming the responsibility of guiding our society. “

P4 - A good education also lets a person figure out their goals in life and create expectations for themselves by learning about the world around them.  “Giving a child an education not only keeps them busy, it opens up their world and helps them understand the interconnectivity of systems - the earth, human bodies, families, neighborhoods, communities, countries, and the universe.” Nancy L. Brown points out how education benefits a person later on in their life. 

P5 - Without education, a young adult's growth is incomplete.