Schools are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students find a job.

It is argued that recreational activities are of the same importance as traditional subjects. I totally disagree with

this

statement.

This

essay will discuss

firstly

, school’s main role in children’s life and

secondly

, how teaching subjects

such

as

art

could have a bad influence on the educational process. It is a school’s responsibility to prepare children for today’s challenges and provide them with life skills needed to access different educational and employment opportunities.

For instance

, in the job market, people with basic skills and knowledge of computers or languages are very likely to find a suitable job, compared to those who can only play a musical instrument or draw a picture.

Thus

, it is understandable why basic subjects

such

as IT are much more important than

art

and music. At

this

very young age, children are attracted to colours and sounds which could have a negative effect on studying other basic subjects.

For example

, a study by The School Counsellor Association in America showed that 80% of children chose to attend a drawing class

instead

of a math class when given the choice to attend either class. Children want to play all the time, so if they get involved in more activities, they will neglect their studies and become reckless.

Hence

, giving

art

and music the same attention as traditional subjects could distract children. In conclusion, school should teach children to face

this

world and help them concentrate on subjects that are beneficial, not only entertaining. It is recommended that

art

and music should be dropped out of the school curriculum and replaced with subjects

such

as IT.