You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 words.

Education

has become a very important part of a person's upbringing in the modern world. It provides people with many opportunities that will determine their lifestyle and social status in the future. Some parents believe that their kids should put all their focus and

time

into their studies

while

leaving no space for other

skills

like sports and cookery. I strongly disagree with

this

fact as I believe physical

education

and basic

skills

like cooking should be treated as equally important as

education

. Childhood is very crucial for human beings as it is the

time

when they not only develop physically but mentally as well.

This

is the

time

when they soak in everything that surrounds them and acquire

skills

and values that help them in adulthood. Activities like cooking and sports form a strong foundation for the kids. Adding them to a kid's schedule, not only makes them learn basic life

skills

, but

also

discipline,

time

management and teamwork.

For instance

, many schools in the UK have added physical

education

to their curriculum and it has proven to be a very positive development for the students.

Secondly

, adding extra-curricular subjects helps children that are not very academically inclined, and with

this

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they can choose a vocation of their own choice.

This

way, they find something that they can perform better at.

However

, a section of people believe that young people should focus more on academic work to succeed in life. They believe that society needs scholars like doctors, nurses and engineers. Even though

this

is valid for the young ones who want to get scholarships or get through difficult entrance exams, they still need to perform some sports or have a few hobbies to relieve the stress that comes with it. In conclusion,

while

education

should be mandatory for everyone, I still believe that non-academic subjects should be included in a school's syllabus.

That is

because it not only acts as an option for students who have interests in other fields but

also

helps in the physical and mental growth of children who still want to continue higher studies.