Some people think that?secondary school students?should study international news as a school?subject, but others argue that it would be a waste of valuable school time. Discuss?both views and give your?own opinion.

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The world today has become quite dynamic and news stories develop almost every minute. Some people?think reviewing the international news need to become a high school subject while another group disagrees.?In my opinion, studying the news across the globe can shape these young viewers as well-informed citizens.

Admittedly, the?main reason against such news is that it has nothing to do with students’ daily lives. For example, the breaking news in other countries or continents--such as political scandals, work strikes, ups and downs of stock market exchange, is too far from the regional situations to provide practical knowledge or instructions for local students. All they see and hear from the international news fail to improve their studying performance, or to teach them self-care skills for dealing with the challenges in a real world. In addition, the negative news from other countries including natural disasters, social violence and crimes, unnecessarily shock these young minds, thus trapping them into nervousness and anxiety.

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However, I strongly believe the international news is highly valuable. Firstly, it is a wonderful means by which students’ minds can be broadened. By being exposed to the exotic information, students can build up a cross-culture understanding, and their thoughts would become more flexible, adaptable and patient, when encountering with the cultural diversity in future travelling and studying abroad. Besides, international news plays a role of catalyst for the maturity of youngsters. Actually, many teenagers in some rich countries are overindulged because they grow up in a peaceful, affluent, safe and healthy environment. More or less, they might squander money with no restraint. However, when watching the pictures and stories about Africa, like the massive starvation, and epidemics, they begin to realize how happy their lives are. Then they can learn to spend money in moderation and cherish food.

In conclusion, for young students in schools,?there are more advantages of studying the global news over its disadvantages.?