Education
Five purposes of education
Moral
Improve moral standard
Intellectual
Theoretical knowledge
Independent and critical thinking
Analyzing skills and problem-solving ability
Communication and social skills
Adapat to new environment
Physical
Develop physical fitness
Healthy lifestyle
Psychological
Self-cultivation
An appreciation of art and literature
Work
Practical skills
Improve career prospects
Environment
Issues
Climate change, global warming
Air pollution, increase of rubbish/garbage
Energy crisis, water shortage, deforestation
Natural disasters, acid rain, sand storms, drought, flood
Causes
Population growth
Industrial development
Long-term human activities
Solutions
Global cooperation, reach the agreement, set international standards for environmental protection
Make laws, encourage low carbon economy
Exploit renewable, green energy, invest in energy-saving technologies
Promote environment-friendly products, lead green consuming habits
Raise public's green awareness, encourage low carbon lifestyle
Technology
Positive impacts
Improve work efficiency
Convenience, with click of a mouse, cost-effective
Promote and faciliatate communication
Obtain information in various ways, enrich one's knowledge
Negative impacts
Infringe/invade one's privacy
Less quality family time, increasing work pressure
Security issue, cyber crimes
Questionable contents, pornography, violence
Physical problem, radiation, weaken eyesight, less outdoor exercise
Psychological problem, indulge in virtual world, become solitary, be isolated from the real world, weaken the relationships with family members and friends
Government
Causes
Every government's basic obligation
ensure national security
stabilize the society
enhance social welfare system
perfect the public facilities
Be able to pool and dominate various resources
Give top priority to investments on education, technology and basic human needs, then invest in entertainment facilities to increase emotional wellbeing and enrich one's cultural life
Society
Older Generation
Rich experience in both work and life, good consultants
Coaches, doctors, look after grandchildren
Do some volunteer work
Medical care and pension pose a financial burden for government
Labor shortage, economy hole
Children
Curiosity, imitate, quick to learn
Lack of self-control, unable to distinguish right from wrong
Vulnerable to negative influences
Critical time of physical and psychological development
Provide parental guidance, commit their guardianship
Women
Gentle/tender/soft manner, less agressive nature
More patient, understanding, better communication skills
Not physically strong
Role in raising children, take care of the family, housework
Work and family
Keen competition makes employees to work overtime
Spend more time learning new technologies and upgrading knowledge and skills
Spend more time processing all types of information in this information age
As a result, the quality family time reduces
Economy and Urbanization
Advantages
More job opportunities, higher income
Better living conditions and infrastructures
Disadvantages
Widen the gap between the rich and the poor
At the cost of environment
Media
Functions
Provide all kinds of information, ranging from current affairs to entertainment news
Disclose social problems; monitor and push the government to deal with them
Problems
Over-report negative stories to hook viewers and maximize profits
Mislead the public's view and mood with distorted and false information
Advertisement
Functions
Bridge the gap between consumers and manufacturers
Evoke impulse buying, boost sales, and promote economic development
Problems
Add to the cost of the products
Claim product's advantages only; unjust
Unwelcome information
Crime prevention
Causes
Poor education, unfortunate family, poverty, character flaw
Solutions
Education, job training, employment, enhance welfare system
Severe punishment
