Education Is a Right Not a Privelege

Education should be accessible for everyone. The government should not have the power to have an influence on education and it should not be restricted for those considered to be more “economically elite” than others. Saying that only the privileged deserve an education is judgmental and unequal. It is judgmental because children that are “less fortunate” or come from poorer backgrounds are thought to be not as smart, which is not true. Education is all about building the minds of the future. With the government intervening, that may not be possible; and society will be at a great loss.

  *     The government is paying teachers and staff in schools, so why shouldn’t all children get the chance to learn from them? They should all be eligible to receive a proper education instead of only providing it for those who can afford it. The government is a big part of this because if they increase tuition, it limits peoples’ chances to get the education they deserve. Education should be about expanding views and awareness and therefore it shouldn’t be structured. Restricting certain social/economic classes by only entitling the more economically eligible people with an education is a violation of the Declaration of Human Rights, written by the United Nations in 1948. This declaration has universally recognized education as a right as stated in Article 26: (1) Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. (2) Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United...