Education

Education as a Social Institution

     There are several social institutions that influence a person’s life and education is one of them. Education is the process of giving or receiving systematic instruction. The basic need of education is to transmit knowledge and skill across generations. This is mainly down through school. Vocabulary, history, math, and science are all things learned in a classroom but education also teaches people more than curriculum out of a textbook. The social institution of education helps teach young children and adolescents important life skills and helps shape them into the people they will become (Henslin).
     I know that my education has greatly influenced me and made me a more intelligent and diligent human being. From day one school reiterated the guidelines set at home. Respect authorities, be polite, and show self-control. In kindergarten and throughout elementary school I was always taught to keep my hands and feet to myself, respect other people’s belongings, and tell the truth. These mannerisms were not only taught to me but shown through the leadership of my teachers and teacher assistants. Every action had a consequence. Bad decisions lead to being reprimanded or punished and wise decisions usually led to a gold star or teacher’s pet.  Being assigned homework taught me time management skills, academic integrity, and discipline. As I got older and involved in student activities they helped teach me to work well with others, follow through with my work, and to be punctual to events. While juggling my school work, extracurricular activities, work, and family I learned how to prioritize tasks. School also influenced me to be a social and outgoing person. This social institution has shaped me into the responsible young adult I am today.

Works Cited

Henslin, James M. "Chapter 4: Social Structure and Social Interactions."Sociology:A Down-to-      Earth Approach: Pearson New International Edition Harlow: Pearson Education Limited, 2014. 93-      123. Print.