Young people in today’s society are the least informed citizens of the United States when it comes to current events. This is a detrimental quality that exhibits arrogance and ignorance as the face of high school/college students. This must change in some form or fashion.
Students have come to view current events as unimportant and pointless when in reality this is completely untrue. Students must realize that they have a personal stake in the history that is being made around them. What is happening now builds the future.
Ignorance is equal to irresponsibility. As a citizen of this country, young or old, it is one’s responsibility to know and be a part of their country’s actions. Obliviousness aids in the degradation of a society that was built upon the idea that every citizen in the nation should be involved in its proceedings. When the general public forgets that, one of the concrete foundations of everything we know today will crumble.
An advantage that knowledge brings is that it aids people in future careers, classes, and life in general. What is happening and what has happened in this world exemplifies a cause and effect facet of life that is present in any work field. A well-rounded education is not just built upon skills within core classes; it also includes knowledge on politics, worldly events, and basic understanding of the world. This education is unfortunately not very common amongst adolescent Americans today.
There is also a social benefit that comes from awareness on current events. Studies show that the ability to hold a conversation on current events such as politics is a quality that is seen as very attractive, which results in more self-confidence. A brain is needed for any relationship: knowing about current events shows intelligence.
Knowledge is power in all areas of life; socially, academically, and mentally. It is a necessity that cannot just come from classes in school; it comes from what’s happening in the world today.
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