text: My first reason that after school activities should not be required, is because of homework. Students could struggle to find balance with school work and an extracurricular activity. They might need extra support from a teacher, but may not be able to receive it because of a conflict with their activity. Making students do an after school activity might create an environment where the activities are a higher priority than school work. Students who are already not very good about doing and/or turning in homework might use their activity as an excuse. These students already have bad work habits, and giving them another excuse is only going to reinforce the bad habits. All in all, after school, homework should be a priority, so students shouldn't have to take part in a activity that distracts them from what is important.