That all learners can get access to education at no charge has been a controversial debate. Although I concede that free education benefits the society in some aspects, I firmly believe that such a privilege should not be given to everyone. Some arguments for this opinion will be presented in the following, along with the drawbacks and the advantages of giving this privilege to all types of learners.
To begin with, there are reasonable arguments as to why people support free education for all types of learners. The obvious advantage of the policy is that it creates equity for all community members regardless of their socio-economic statuses and their learning orientation. Such a society fosters inclusivity; therefore, boosting the satisfaction and well-being among its citizens. Moreover, when education does not cost the learners at all, they will have the incentives to pursue education paths and develop themselves; consequently, they contribute to the quality and productivity of the country’s workforce. It is thought that such employees will substantially boost the country’s economic development thanks to their skills and expertise accumulated from the learning period. Sweden, as a typical example of the case. To illustrate, consider Sweden’s policy that extends free education to all of its citizens, from early childhood to adult learners. As a result, Sweden is one of the leading countries in economic development as well as the worth-living country in the world.
On the other hand, I am of the opinion that free education should be specifically provided to underprivileged people who can not afford their own learning, such as those at primary level or from disadvantaged backgrounds. An explanation for this stance is that not every country has enough financial capabilities to support all the learners. For some developing countries such as Vietnam, investing in higher and advanced education for all may be impractical because the government resources have to be allocated to a plethora of problems such as infrastructure, medicine, and diplomacy. Furthermore; If free education is accessible to everyone, It may lead to the possibility of lack of effort and patience in learning. Simply put, learners probably do not try their best to meet the standards of their educational programs because if they fail, they can learn again at no charge. This leads to the waste of time and money. Hence, free education should be thoroughly allocated in order to avoid adverse effects for both the country and the learners.
In conclusion, It’s true that generally free education is working well in some countries. I hold the opinion that such policies are not always feasible. It would be more sustainable and effective if funding is only given to those who need it.