text: The first reason is because, as a kid we don't like being forced to do things. Yes, it's good to give a child a push at something so they can try a new thing and maybe it will be apart of their future; but if a principle or person forces it on them it may stop the child from doing it ever again. They may get the idea that they have no say in what they do. My next reasoning is that what if a child takes his or her time doing another activity outside of school, handling both things could be a lot of pressure and cause stress because they still have several other things to worry about. The kid might get to thinking "this is to much" and "this is a lot to worry about" and it may cause them to not want to do anything in life if they don't find what they're doing is something they enjoy. The principle should make it a option instead of a rule or something you have to do. I believe whatever activity a child participates in they should be willing to do it and should be something they are amazed by.