Webster believed strongly that children are to learn moral values through education. Most importantly, to start and continue to be loyal to their country. However, I disagree with his way of thinking. The one important reason as to why Webster’s belief would not work in the 21th century is because we are living in a democratic society. Therefore, opinions matter. I do not think that one should learn moral values through education. I believe that moral values ought to be taught by parents. When a child is born before entering school, parents would often teach their children what is correct and what is not depending on what parents themselves believe. However, once a child enters school, teachers are there to prepare them and to ensure that students are ready to be independent. However, would it be beneficial for a child to learn moral values through school instead of from his or her parents in society today?
Jefferson believed that education should be a tool and knowledge for improving a person’s sense of morality. Also, education helps a person grow. One example would be by learning how to read and write, one can express his or her feelings freely and provides a foundation for future leaders. I also agree with Jefferson that every person should have the right to reason. I do not think that powerful leaders are people who were forced to think a certain way, they are the people who reasoned, expressed how they felt and did not changed their minds because others thought differently. However, could learning moral values from parents be the reason that caused crime rates to go up or why our economy is the way it is?
