Social studies - a compulsory subject

The Ministry of Education is making social studies into a compulsory subject. This is helpful in getting our young to be more social responsible and less self-centered (or selfish).

I suggest that a more important step is to reduce the competition in the school to go for the top places and win scholarships. This competition is unhealthy and brings negative consequences. My views are elaborated here.

I believe that a better approach is to educate our young to be literate, numerate, have social skills and character. We can find the leaders after they start work and solve real life problems. This view is shared by many people in this survey.