One of the most important things that a person can do to have a better life is to get an education. But , should people pay their own way or should education be free for all ? This eassay will discuss both side of the debate.
To start with , many people think that education should be free for everyone. They argue that education citizens make a country stronger and smarter . College educated citizens have been shown to cause less crime and make more money . However, in some countries, high costs for education mean that only the privileged few can afford to go . This leaves poor people, the people who need education the most , on the bottom of the economic ladder for generations. However, free education would fix this problem. It would lift the impoverished into the middle class , making them happier, healthier, and productive members of society.
that said , it can be argued that at least some people should pay for their education. One argument goes that if everyone has access to unlimited education, then the quality of education will decrease. This can be seen in recent employer surveys that show that recent college graduates are not prepared for the workforce. Another point is that college degrees become more meaningless as more people get them. In other words, if everyone has the same level of degree, then it is more difficult to differentiate yourself from everyone else . In this case , free education is unlikely to help the poor move up the economic lader
In conclusion, although providing a free education can creat a stronger and smarter citizenry, it can also lower education quality, and make it more difficult to distinguish yourself within that society. Therefore, I believe while education should available to everyone, if you are not poor , it is better for you to pay for it.