text: My next reason is that after school activities should not be required is because of peoples time. Some students already struggle to find time to have some fun when all they have to do is homework. Adding an activity could make it so they have no time to relax. Students don't have to worry about getting a job or paying the bills. Students should enjoy the freedom they have while they can. Not letting students have the opportunity to use their time positively and productively will negatively impact their view of school. If extracurricular activities are required, students are not the only ones who would be affected. The schools' staff members, such as teachers, would have to stay after to help run the activities. While some teachers might be willing to stay after, other teachers have to go home to help their families or need to use the time to write their lessons. Time is a valuable resource, but controlling how people use it would hurt the learning environment.