Question

I have a case study in Life orientation..... Alwande is an 18 year old boy in Grade 12.He lives on community farm,which government bought for the community through the land restitution programme.Alwande works on the farm during weekends and school holiday.He enjoys working on the farm and others comment that he is very good at farming.His father is a mentorship programme designed to prepare the community members to continue with production when the previous owner finally hands over the farm to them.Alwandes father wants him to work on the farm after completing Grade 12.Alwande is confused.He cannot decide what he wants to do.Alwandes friend wants him to do human resource management at university so that they can study together.His best friend works in the restaurant of a nearby tourist hotel.He promised to help him get a job at hotel when he has finished school.His grade 12 subjects include life sciences, Mathematics and Agricultural Technology.

Questions
1.Compare the advantages and Disadvantages of Alwande going to a higher education institution or applying for a job?.
2.What do you think Alwande should do?Give reasons for your answer.
3.What do you think Alwande shouldn't do?Give reasons for your answer.​

Answer 1

ADVANTAGE

paid better

higher education

capable of supporting his family

DISADVANTAGE

leaving his dad alone

not doing what he loves

leaving his passion of farming

2.Go to -varsity so he can support hid dad in the future

3,Farming, yes he loves farming but it will get him no where in his life but to a poorly life