There has been an ongoing trend towards requiring young people to do unpaid work. While this has admittedly certain drawbacks, I would contend that this is a largely positive development.
On the one hand, allowing the young to volunteer can be disadvantageous to a certain extent. One significant negative impact is that young individuals can feel exploited, which may raise protests among society. Theoretically, if the job is not paid reasonably with young people’s ability, they would tend to work ineffective. This means that the country could be stagnant and backward. However, the aforementioned disadvantages are highly doubtful. Implementing strict regulations and showing its benefits such as providing certificates, which can apply in CV or scholarship application. This opportunity can foster enthusiasm and productivity of the young.
On the other hand, I am convinced that unpaid work comes with more glaring benefits that can impact young people’s comprehensive development. One primary benefit could be that the young can develop their individual level. This is because they have a chance to experience and sharpen international skills. Another benefit could be that social levels can also be improved. Through community activities, each individual is aware of the advantages and delightful, which foster solidarity among residents. For example, a volunteer English tour guide club in Hanoi, Vietnam, which allows the young to practice important skills such as presentation skill, communication skill and especially English skill. Besides, the volunteers also learn insights and knowledge from their tourists.
In conclusion, while requiring young people to work for free may have drawbacks in terms of feeling exploited and less productive, the broader advantages for personal development and society’s innovative potential are undeniable.