Some people believe that sport is an essential part of school life for children, while others feel it should be purely optional. Discuss these opposing views and give your own opinion. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.

It is often thought by many that games and fun activities during school should just be a choice rather than compulsion while its thought by some that games should be an integral part of educational systems for children. While there are contrasting opinions amongst parents, I personally feel that sports should

also

be given equal emphasis during school. On One hand, Education definitely plays an important role in a child's life in shaping their career and to make them face the society with confidence.

However

, Educational Institutions focus more on studies rather than sports and fitness and

this

is being forced upon parents who often believe that fun activities can deter the progress of their child in

this

competitive world.

Also

, parents are of the opinion that good grades could fetch their children a brighter future and in turn ensures them a happy and luxurious life. While Studies are equally important, but not many understand that

this

could have an appalling effect on their kid's overall development. To Quote, there have been numerous cases of suicides amongst children due to the stress, anxiety and pressure from their parents.

On the other hand

, Sports and activities have become increasingly popular amongst students and parents in recent times. That said, parents have started realising that fitness and relaxation is extremely important, rather than forcing their wards to study hard. Recent trends suggest that people who play a certain sport or participate in fun activities have better logical thinking and understanding. While each kid has their own positives and negatives, sports provide a way out to keep them away from the stress and makes them brighter and to an extent create a career out of sports.

For example

, Football and tennis as a sport are becoming increasingly popular amongst children and they are eager to play which in turn keeps them fit and healthy. To Conclude, while education does provide a good career and a luxurious life for children,

however

sports and activities should be an integral part of a child's education in order to be healthy and stress-free