Do It Better
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. John Dewey is an American philosopher who learned how important education was just as Ben Carson did. It is really important to have an education because education is power. “Do It Better” by Ben Carson is one of those stories that we all can identify with because explains how education and specifically reading can change a child’s life. This story tells us how a child’s feelings are drastically affected when society underestimate them, the role of a mother in their education, and the satisfaction of a child when having accomplishments in school. I think this is a great story because it taught us a life lesson. Everyone should have an education because is the
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The role of Mrs. Carson in Bennie’s education was crucial for his success. A mother is the first person to guide a child to education. She is the one pushing us to always do better and sometimes they have to be severe with us so we can understand how important is to get an education. Mrs. Carson had only a third grade education and that made her noticed that Bennie was wasting too much time and not doing good in school. Mrs. Carson worked all day, but that did not matter for her. She wanted to be fully involved in her child’s progress in school. Because of that she decided to do something about and asked God for wisdom on what to do to help her sons. She took away Bennie and Curtis’ play time, limited Tv time, and demanded to read two books a week along with a book report. Mrs Carson said: “Don’t worry about everybody else. The whole world is full of everybody else you know that? But only a few can make a significant achievement”(605). A mother knows how to give a child the love, but also be stricted when is necessary. I could not be more agree with Mrs. Carson stance. Sometimes we as students are unable to understand our mother’s advices and demands. Instead, we call it punishments, but after all everything that mothers do is because they want us to to be successful in life. In all honesty, when I was in middle school my mom was always over me, asking for my grades, and giving me advices. I remember getting angry …show more content…
Bennie knew what satisfaction was when he achieved a goal. Life is all about achievements and is truly great when they happen unexpectedly. As Bennie was reading two books a week, he started to gain knowledge in different subjects, he learned about the different types of rocks, he actually became an expert at identifying rocks. Carson was so fascinated reading books that all the information became practical. One day in class the teacher asked for the name of a rock and he answered right. He said it was an Obsidian rock. Carson said: “They are all looking at me with admiration” (608). Carson was proud of himself because he was smart. This is my favorite part of the story. The way that he had his achievement in class was so realistic because that actually happen to us. He also did a great job including his thoughts because it gave me a better idea on how happy and surprised he was when he answered the question right. By way of example, when I was in high school I had a math class which was not necessarily my favorite and I always got F on the tests. I never put any effort, but I realized I could do better so I started to pay more attention in class, do my homework, and ask questions. Eventually, I was getting better grades and I got an A as my final grade. We all are smart and good to have achievements. The key is work hard and eventually we will see our
It can be a crucial moment in parents effort to improve their child’s life. The effect of a parent can shape a child 's mind to benefit them or cause massive chaos. “We time as moving forward and hope that by our efforts this motion is toward improvement”(Our Secret 234). Neither Laura’s and Heinrich parents did that. Instead of that, they have done the opposite. Even though Laura did not suffer from the same problems as Heinrich. She had to deal with all the secret from her parents, cause some identity problems for her at that young of an age. It said that children start actually learning at a young age. They start to learn from their
The conversation my sister and I were having did not end with thoughts about David and his hardships in school. We discussed reasons children would tease other children for valuing schooling, and what the teasing says about parents' and culture's educational beliefs. My sister decided that she could not imagine any parents who would not want their child to get an education and, if they had the opportunity, to go to college. (Implied in this sentence is, of course, the assumption that every person has the opportunity to go get that "education.")
Through her recollection, she has paved a path for me to understand that one could judge, but a mother’s action speaks louder than what one might perceive her to be. When doctors told her one thing, Beth asked other professionals for their opinion of her daughter, knowing what her daughter was capable of. Melanie was able to perform and develop well because Beth pushed for her with all her power. With this in mind, an educator must not underestimate the parent’s knowledge of their own
She explains how her son was just pushed through school. “Our youngest, a world-class charmer, did litter to develop his intellectual talent but always got by” (559). He got through school by being a good kid, he was quiet and didn’t get in trouble. This was how he made it to his senior year until Mrs. Stifter’s English class. Her son sat in the back of the room talking to his friends; and when Mary told her to just move him “believing the embarrassment would get him to settle down” (559) Mrs. Stifter just told her “I don’t move seniors I flunk them” (559). This opened Mary’s eyes that her son would have to actually apply himself to pass. He wouldn’t be handed a passing grade. After the meeting with her son teacher, she told her son if you don’t try you will fail, making him actually apply himself. This made Mary understand that Failure is a form of positive teaching tool. Only because her son had to work for it and, now he actually came out of high school with a form of
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” -John Dewey. This quote represents my view on how education plays its way into life. Early College is a way I can take an education to help better my future. I want to go somewhere in life, and I want to prove that by going the extra mile.
Although our school system is in need of change, the film did not consider the part parental involvement plays in education, a drawback of the film. Education spending in our country has more than doubled in recent decades, but children in most states have proficiency rates of only 20 or 30 percent in math and reading (Weber 6). One must wonder if, with all of this extra spending and consistently low test scores, the problem goes beyond the school system and into American families. After all, even with small class sizes, the amount of one-on-one attention is limited for each student. Isn’t it up to parents to push their children to succeed? Amy Chua, author of the book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother uses an almost militant form of parenting which – though highly controversial – demands nothing short of excellence from her children. While other children were allowed to ride their bikes or play video games with their friends, Chua demanded that her seven-year-old daughter practice t...
“Fortunately, children do not need “perfect” parents. They do need mothers and fathers who will think on their feet and who will be thoughtful about what they have done. They do need parents who can be flexible, and who can use a variety of approaches to discipline.” - James L. Hymes, Jr. this quote, I can say, is physically very true. If it wasn’t my father who was rigorous to...
Education has always been in existence in one form or another. As each child is born into this world regardless of who or where they are born, life lessons immediately begin. He/she will learn to crawl, walk, and talk by the example and encouragement of others. Although these lessons are basic in the beginning they evolve as the child grows. However, the core learning method of a child does not change. Learning from others, they will watch, listen, and then act for themselves. Thomas Jefferson believed that an education would lead men and women to the ability to be self-governed and become positive contributors to society (Mondale & Patton, 2001). Today, we can see how true this is by the examples of others. Those that are given the opportunity for education are more likely to find jobs and develop skills that not only improve a community, but influence the economic growth of their nation (Ravitch, Cortese, West, Carmichael, Andere, & Munson, 2009, p. 13). On the other hand, if an education is not provided to individuals, they can become a hindrance to that nation’s growth.
opinion, education is essential to have success in life. When the main goal of life is purely
Education has been the pathway to a better life for many years now. It is full of opportunity for many Americans. Education is not for every child but it is necessary in the early part of kids’ lives to learn the important things. Thanks to our government, we have public education in which we have free kindergarten through 12th grade. Public education is paid by through our taxes. Because of this, the government runs the schools and that can cause some problems. There will always be room for improvement in the public education system. I think the biggest thing we can do to improve K-12 schooling right now, is to go to a year round school year schedule.
...hould serve as a guideline not only for teachers but also for parents. I also believe parents should be held accountable for their children’s successes. As with most government funded programs, in order to be eligible parents must meet a financial criteria to participate in head start, I believe there should also be a required class or number of classes that parents must also participate in if their child is in the head start program. This serves as a reinforcement for the child, and helps the parents become active in their child’s development in and outside of the classroom. Often children struggle because they don’t have access to constant support and education. I feel as though if parents know better they can do better, and because often these cycles tend to repeat themselves, I do feel as If educating parents is also a step towards ending the cycle of poverty.
Carson’s story begins in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of eight with the departure of his father, leaving young Ben, his brother Curtis, and his mother to fend for themselves. Young Benjamin immediately began to notice changes in what once had been a financially stable family, and that his family would now be forced to struggle to get by. With only a third grade education Carson’s mother was forced to take on two, sometimes three jobs to provide for her two boys. Benjamin and his brother fell farther and farther behind in school; in fifth grade, Carson was at the bottom of his class. His classmates called him "dummy" and he developed a violent, uncontrollable temper.
The greatest woman I’ve ever known always told me that education was important…and she was right. I came from a small town in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri prior to becoming a teenager. At the time, education was abundant in St. Ann, where I lived. I attended a decent elementary school and made good grades, despite mathematics not being my cup of tea. I have
Finally, Holt believes the best thing for children is to eliminate school curriculum altogether. In my opinion, many schools have incorporated many of Holt’s solutions into their curriculum. However, Holt’s illustration of what he believes is a real student is in fact is biased, and often factually incorrect. He fails to see the importance of formal education and instead shames the system that helped lead him to get a degree at one of America’s finest universities. A formal education is a vital part of an independent society. When the people of a nation are well educated, they shape the ways to being
Throughout the course of human history, and now, education has been, and always be, arguably one of the most important aspects of society. For example, education can help people overcome obstacles that life brings to them. For instance, during Ben Carson’s childhood, he faced many barriers; however, education—he went to Yale—lifted him up out of his poverty and he became a well-known neuroscientist. In addition to helping people overcome poverty, education can lift people to highs that they never knew that dreamed of reaching, thus lifting communities. Moreover, education can open the minds of the people, of all ages, to new thoughts and ideas, which further aids in the advancement of new technologies, hardware, and software. Although this is important, education is the key to sparking social change in