Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children).

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.
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Although many intellectuals are in the favor of inculcating voluntary services as a mandatory part in the school curriculum, there are few scholars who think otherwise.
I personally feel that such a step would help students considerably, as far as cognitive and social skills are concerned.
A suggestion to integrate community based programs in school curriculum is made by many scholars, keeping in mind that this step will alter and develop students’ psyche over time in a positive direction.
There are a number of clear advantages that favor this notion.
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Without doubt, spending time, in the service of society we live in, is the best learning/education a student can get.
Basic purpose of education is to build better citizens. (simple)
When schools provide a window to work for society, they are actually serving the basic purpose of education to build better citizens.
leads to mutual understanding
contribute to the area, in with they were born and grew up
welcome change from the dull and boring routine of books/mobile phones
how can we ignore the fact that this will allow children to get away from the social media temporarily, which is one of the biggest addictions of the current time
How can we ignore the fact that this will allow children to utilize the power of social media effectively, which is one of the biggest influencer of the current time
Students will learn to accept work as equal, which will make them respect all sections of the society
add feathers to their resume
many interpersonal skills, Active listening.
Teamwork.
Responsibility.
Dependability.
Leadership.
Motivation.
Flexibility.
Patience.
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Refutation paragraph
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excessive burden of subject
rather, opposite is true, as it is a welcome change from this
broaden their horizon, as they will be able to see world beyond books
expensive
obviously, it is a valid concern
however, there are many activities which do not require much money
like teaching children/counterparts from weaker sections of society
cleaning parks/streets
spending time in old age homes/orphanages