Formal education tends to restrain our minds and spirits rather than set them free.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
There is a famous quotation of Mark Twain that states “I was a smart person but school made me a fool.” Although his ideas have some merit, it cannot be considered as general case. Formal education is essential to increase the cultural level of both people and societies. In addition, theoretical knowledge that is gained as a result of formal education is important for innovations. As a result, formal education is cardinal to increase the welfare of individuals and to lead improvements in any field.
To begin with, formal education introduces new concepts to students without formal educa...
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