text: Another reason kids should have extracurricular activities is because it improves social skills. Professor Jimmy Facs, from University of New York, says, "kids who get involved in out of school activities, have better social skills than kids that do not participate in anything. Also, getting involved in out of school activities help kids with anxiety." Facs basically is saying that out of school activities helps kids get out of their comfort zone. Pre-teens who have anxiety could feel more safe around the people at their school. Kids that participate in extracurricular activities could also meet new friends that they've never talked to or even see before. Meeting new people could form a better community at this school.