Critical reasoning — compulsory computer education at secondary level: Should 'computer knowledge' be made a mandatory subject for all secondary school students, countering the view that our priority is bread (basic needs) and we should not copy western models, with the argument that global competitiveness requires equipping children with computing skills?

Given data

• Statement: Make computer knowledge compulsory at secondary level?
• Argument I (No): Our need is bread for everyone; we cannot follow western models.
• Argument II (Yes): We cannot compete internationally without computer-equipped children.

Concept/Approach (relevance and futurereadiness)Strong arguments address educational objectives and economic competitiveness; dismissing the subject because of basic-needs rhetoric or 'western model' labelling is not a reasoned refutation.

Step-by-Step evaluation1) Argument I: False dilemma; meeting basic needs and building skills are not mutually exclusive ⇒ weak.2) Argument II: Directly ties curriculum to employability and competitiveness ⇒ strong.

Verification/AlternativeDigital literacy is foundational across sectors; making it compulsory is aligned with future job markets.

Common pitfallsConfusing cultural imitation with skill acquisition required in a global economy.

Final AnswerOnly argument II is strong.