<p>Should each individual decide what and how to learn?
As the ancient Persian proverb wisely suggests, An individual learns best when he has control of his own education. Although throughout history, parents, family members, and other members of society have played a critical role in influencing an individuals learning and method of learning, people tend to be most successful when they themselves have the power to choose their subject material and their method of acquiring that skill or knowledge. In fact, many of the worlds most renowned and respected individuals defied their parents wishes and instead chose to develop their own education based on their strengths and needs. Historical examples are abundant in showing that the power to decide what and how to learn should reside with the individual.
Perhaps the most prominent example of the benefits of adhering to an individuals own vision of education can be found in the renowned artist Jackson Pollock. Born to a family line that had four generations of lawyers, he was expected to continue his familys tradition and attend Harvard University for a law degree. However, Pollock realized that a legal profession was unsuitable for him, and instead, he defied his parents wishes and pursed an education in art. Eventually, Pollock became a renowned artist who invented many new techniques, such as the utilization of the entire body to create a piece of art, instead of just reliance on the hands and wrists. If Pollock had consented to his parents wishes, he would have never been able to develop his inherent artistic genius. Only by choosing his own career and education was he able to acquire the skills necessary for his later masterpieces.
Similarly, the Wizard of Menlo Park, Thomas Edison, was able to be such a successful inventor and scientist because of his unique education. Although his parents were very orthodox and expected him to receive a formal education at a private New England boarding school, he instead demanded to attend a less rigorous school so he would have more time to work on his inventions. Although Edison may have sacrificed certain skills in English and Social Studies, he crafted his education to enhance his unique talents in science. He realized that he had the potential to innovate revolutionary techniques and products, so he geared his education to helping him in these areas. Despite his unconventional education, Edison realized the necessary components to his future success depended upon a unique education crafted specially for him. Edisons later success is directly contingent upon his freedom to craft his own learning, thus validating the assertion that it is best for individuals to choose what and how they learn.
Although education often tends to be standardized, every person possesses their own unique talents and skills. Almost always, it is most beneficial to capitalize on each individuals specialty, which often requires the individual to have the freedom and ability to decide their own interests and learning style.</p>
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<p>i think that would probably get 11-12</p>
<p>Yeah, it definitely meets all the standards of a 10+. Good examples and use of vocabulary to express your opinion. Just write that in 25 minutes and you should be ok.</p>