Some people think that because some children find some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy difficult they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree?

Subjects

such

as mathematics and philosophy are found to be difficult to

study

by children. It is thought by some that these subjects must be made optional

instead

of mandatory. I agree that

such

subjects must be made optional as it helps both children and teachers.

Firstly

, children can avoid subjects

such

as mathematics and philosophy which are complex and laborious to

study

. Children, who is forced to

study

these subjects, find difficulty in comprehending the nuances of the subject. They may end up spending too much time understanding and decrease their overall efficiency to

study

other subjects.

This

results in bad grades and can lead to loss of self-confidence and build anxiety.

Additionally

, children will have the freedom to

study

their favourite subjects.

In other words

, children can concentrate on subjects they enjoy and do not

study

other optional subjects.

This

gives children an early start to pursue the subject of their choice,

therefore

laying a road map for higher studies and their future.

Besides

, children enjoy the subjects they understand.

This

will encourage them to

study

. Difficult subjects need special attention from teachers.

This

might burden already overworked teachers.

For example

, a mathematics teacher might have to take extra tuition for children weak in mathematics, leading to exhaustion.

This

can cause overall degradation in teaching performance and can cost children their quality education.

Moreover

, schools might need to hire more teachers to overcome teacher exhaustion, burdening the school funds. In conclusion, schools should get rid of compulsory subjects and make them optional,

therefore

benefiting children and teachers. By making them optional, we are encouraging children to

study

and reducing the burden on the schools and teachers.