Should Students be allowed to make their own rules

Rules are what shape a society, they determine the way society progresses, yet at the same time are determined by society. Each society has their own set of rules and schools are no different. Yet these rules are determined not by students who make up the school, for without them there would be no school, but by staff members, the so called authorities. As a result there is often discontent amongst the student body as they desire to set their own rules, live by their own standards and most importantly, have the freedom they desire as teens. Given the fact that they are still youth and likely to be unaware of what problems they may face later in their life, are they ready to be given the right to set their own rules? This essay aims to weigh the pros and cons of both points of views and reach a conclusion on whether students should or should not be the “law makers”.
Students desire freedom and they often feel that what others decide for them is not relevant to them. They believe that they are the only ones who understand their own needs and as such should govern their own life. As a result they are often displeased when adults or seniors dictate what they are to do and they find their decisions flawed or unacceptable. For example, within RI itself, there exist many rules which the students find menial or unneeded. Such rules include rules like not eating in class, not changing in class etc. These rules are often based on petty offences which the students do not view as offences. Students are teens and at this time of their life they are no longer children and are fast becoming young adults. They require their own personal space to do what they think is right. If they had the proper upbringing, they will be clear on what is right and wrong and be able to decide on their own behaviour. When something is decided by others and they do not agree with it, they have no channel to express their discontent and their immediate response will be breaking the rules. This leads me to the next point on whether they are ready for this responsibility.
As the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility, are they able to accept the consequences of any mistakes made? In this ever changing world there exists many vices to entice them and these threats are ever growing, more, tougher, dangerous challenges they face. They need a helping hand to guide them on the right path. If they decide on what they do and there is no one to govern it, what decisions will they make? If they make the wrong decisions who will be the ones to cover up for their mistakes? For example, in NUS students already over 20 years of age went streaking, something unacceptable to the bulk of society. They are already adults and are expected to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner. If varsity students are unable to control themselves what about the younger students?
In every situation there is a compromise available. I feel that in this situation, students should be able to express their views in a channel that is acceptable to both parties. With the right upbringing, they can govern themselves with what they think is right and be prodded back in the right direction when they stray.

What is Exposition?

Exposition is one of the four chief types of composition. The others include argumentation, description, and narration.

The purpose of exposition is to explain something, and this may be done through several methods. A few of the methods include identification, definition, classification, comparison and analysis.

In drama, the exposition is the introductory material which creates the tone and mood of the piece, creates the setting, introduces the characters, and supplies other facts the reader/audience needs in order to understand the development of the plot and character motives.


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