There is an opinion that for children it is more important to be taught about origins and culture of their own country rather than foreign ones. I partly agree with this statement, as although a child must be able to know the basics of world History and culture, the choice of specific area of history to learn should be personal.
On the one hand, the must of the school curriculum is to form the basic knowledge about one’s own country through young minds, as that knowledge builds the foundation for a person’s future development. (…schools should give children a solid knowledge of their own country’s history and literature)
Additionally, the process of teaching for local cultural aspects is a pass of impactful historical events that must be memorised by new generations, as a tribute for people behind them. As a result, learning local culture leads to literate and erudite society.
On the other hand, it is equally important for children to know about the world beyond the homeland, as learning about foreign literature and history helps for a person to be versatile. For instance, the culture of different countries can vary greatly, and being familiar with them helps people think outside the box. Additionally for children it is better to have an ability to choose between subjects and themes they are more concerned to learn about culture, as both ways students broaden their horizons while learning.
In conclusion, I partly agree that it is important for children to know the lore of the country they live in, however, for a balanced world view children should be taught equally about their own and foreign culture.