David Cameron's Flaws in National Citizen Service.

The new 'National Citizen Service' in the UK got my mind working, I started noticing even though it's an idea; David Cameron has not put a-lot of thought into the plan. If you don't know what the National Citizen Service, or (NCS) is - it's a 8-12 week activity where children, aged 16 - 21, work on a community project. You may be thinking; especially if you're a mother of a child, great! It'll get him/her out the house for a while. 

But, even though it sounds great - it's going to have major flaws. The first one, is one on money. It's said to cost £12,000 per volunteer; there is said to be 19,000 children applying. This could cost up to £200 million, which in a time where we're trying to lower the costs on education/child services, seems idiotic. 

The second is, will kids' aged 16-21, who are looking for part-time work, in apprenticeships, or trying to work/move abroad, want to help the community? If it means not getting paid, missing out on valuable opportunities to get experience in work, and become involved in something they may not enjoy. 

The project is definitely targeted at a more "charismatic" audience, which could be it's downfall. Charismatic children normally go straight for employment, while waiting for 6th form/college to start, they're quick to their feet and will not wait for NCS to start. This'll mean that volunteers may be limited. Many children that are not charismatic may not see the NCS as good - it'd mean having to work with people they've never met before, which in any case, is a challenge for more shyer people. 

Rounding it up, it's a scheme which could either have more thought in, or be scrapped - we want better health care, better public services, centre's of education or fun. Not service.