Education and Expectations

Tuesday, Barack Obama, became the first president since George Bush Senior to give a speech directly addressing the youth. Obama’s main objective was to put across the importance of education and expectations of all children this school year. The speech is to encourage our kids to study harder and make something of themselves. This is a monumental breaking point for our country and younger generation since it is an attempt to engage our children in the educational process. He expresses this concept by challenging students to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for their learning. In support, he believes that people must work together and cooperate to reach the common goal of an education. To carry out this idea he calls for a shared responsibility and commitment on the part of students, parents and educators to ensure that every child in every school receives the best education possible so they can compete in the global economy for good jobs and live rewarding and productive lives. I have confidence that he’s encouraging them to think and come to their own conclusions. The earlier kids start paying attention to politics, the better it is for our country's future. He's not out to brain wash them, but to involve them in the public debate that affects them the most.