Education and Its Impact as a Social Entity
SOC101: Introduction to Sociology

Education and Its Impact as a Social Entity When I think of a social structure in its entirety or as a sum of its parts, I think first of education. How we educate our young sets the ground work for how and what our nation becomes in the future. Without a firm cohesive understanding of how and what we are teaching our children and the purpose of those teachings, we can never truly advance as a culture. As with any aspect of society, the first step in correcting something that is damaged or ineffectual is to first acknowledge that there is a problem. Education is a vital element in society because it is a major influence in the development of our children and how they react to society as adults. There has been a shift in how schools function within our society. The standards of a school are greatly affected by the environment that the children find themselves in on regular basis. In order for a child to perform at the peak of their athletic ability certain things must be done prior to an event, such as a solid night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and proper training. The same is just as important to a child’s academic performance. Academic success cannot be achieved unless they have the proper preparation, such as a solid 8 hours of sleep each night, healthy food to eat on a regular basis, and the stability of a safe and secure environment. “In recent years, bullying has risen to heights that have demanded national attention. One study estimates that every day, 160,000 school children stay home to avoid the attacks and intimidations of their peers. ” (Schoen, 2010) Schools have become less about educating the children in their care and more about a daycare center where children are forced to interact with others that are friend and foe. The importance of monitoring children