The importance of more knowledge by Jeremy

The importance of more knowledge by Jeremy - March 2018 Scholarship Essay

Jeremy Fiorindo
3/13/2018

Even though a child can learn a lot from pre-K to first and second grade, it is still important for them to learn more and more. But a child may think they know everything there is to know and see no reason to learn more past the second grade, but I would explain to them why it is important to pursue more education and learning after second grade.
You can learn more about the world and be exposed to a plethora of amazing things about other countries, and even the one they were born in. Other classes prior would have likely given basic knowledge of what the world outside of school may be like, no little about different cultures, religions, and languages. The world is a big place with plenty to learn about and can learn in a way you can’t get anywhere else.
Nobody can teach anyone better than a teacher who already has a lot of information about any topic she teaches. While you can definitely read a book, listen to the news, or even have a conversation with your parent about things you’re curious about, nothing or no one will ever be as interesting as learning it from someone who wants to teach it in a fun way so that you can remember it in the future! A good teacher will make it so their students will want to learn more and make school a better experience.
You can learn more about what you want to be when you grow up, as second grader your view of the world is basic and not exactly full of great jobs you’d want as an adult. Maybe you’d want to be a police officer, a doctor, or a scientist, you may still want to after 3rd grade but you can know more about it, maybe instead of just being a doctor, you can be a pediatrician? Or a skilled scientist whose expertise is molecular structure and atom splicing!
In conclusion, it is always important to learn more and more so you can grow up to be the best you can be in the real world.