Why do you think our society requires children to go to school, whereas most children did not attend school a few centuries ago? What do you think are some of the many purposes of education?

Posted: September 11th, 2023

The social and psychological purposes of education
Before we can understand and study educational psychology, it is helpful to think about what the purposes of education are, on a social and psychological level. We can also think about what the purposes of education should be in an ideal world.
Please reflect on the following questions and write a thoughtful response, at least one paragraph for each question.

1.  Why do you think our society requires children to go to school, whereas most children did not attend school a few centuries ago? What do you think are some of the many purposes of education?
2. What do you think are some psychological benefits associated with education in U.S. society (or another society that you are familiar with)?
3. What might be some psychological dangers or difficulties associated with the experience of attending school in the U.S. (or another country that you know)
4. What do you think the purpose of education should be, in an ideal world?
5. Finally, find a news story about current events in education that illustrates some of the psychological benefits or dangers of education. Provide the link to it here, and explain how it illustrates your ideas about these benefits or dangers.
   – please complete the homework assignment below by writing your responses on the document. Add as much extra space as you need between the questions to write your answers.
   — use the link that I gave you to answer At least 2 of the questions.
   Thank you!