text: As a whole I think that after school activities could be beneficial to students in many ways. Many students might not fit in to friend groups, but with after school clubs they know they have similarities with their peers. It's a great way to relive stress with the people you care about while doing something you care about. That's why I think that having everyone participate in a club or sport could be very beneficial for these reasons, and I think it's a great addition to our school systems.  We all like our free time, right? You would probably be quite upset if you lost a sizable chunk of it. Well, that thought is becoming a striking reality as one of the principal's newest rules seeks to take that exactly that away from us students. He has decided that all students must participate in at least one after-school activity, be it sports, a club, or the council. But this decision is a horrible one! This is an attack on our free time, and should be stopped before it can take root. An idea such as this could have serious consequences on everyone it affects. For example, it hurts our freedom and schedules harshly, it attacks our precious family bonds, and it could even raise crime rates!