Teaching computer-based skills to older individuals, around 65 years old in particular, might be an effective government investment. To my prospective, I partly agree with this point of view for several reasons that will be discussed below.
In today’s digitalized world where technology is contributing to every field, the idea of training old individuals on how to use computers can actually benefit themselves for some reasons. The first key reason relates to increased independence. Through learning how to control computer devices, older seniors can easily perform internet-based tasks such as online banking, shopping, or how to access their social media pension profiles and so on. Additionally, digital literacy allows older adults to stay informed about social and political issues and participate in democratic actions, which provide a more attentive population for government activities. Thus, government spending on lessons for teaching 65-year-old adults may benefit in several ways.
However, I would argue that not everyone can accept the proposal of learning computer skills, as old citizens have some memory-related problems. Firstly, although the government spent a large amount of money for tutors and digital facilities, this may not always be successful, as 65-year-old individuals sometimes have health problems and may struggle to stare at computer screens due to their poor eyesight level. This may in turn lead to some cases, like receiving objections from the elderly population. Secondly, as high-tech computers tend to cost a fortune, it may set back government budgets. Instead, the high amount of funding can be spent on other public issues, such as roads that need repairing or repair-demanding hospitals.
In conclusion, while I acknowledge some positive sides of tutoring how to make use of computers to people who are aged 65, I remain opposed to this point of view for some grounds argued above.