text: With all of these things the child is trying to participate in, they can lose sleep. The anxiety can keep them up at night, praying that they can complete the requirements of school. They could be praying that their mother gets through a terrible disease, or that their father comes home. They could be praying that their brother or sister succeeds in getting off drugs, and that their friend doesn't hurt them self. A thousand thoughts could be whirling through this poor person's mind, preventing them from getting to sleep. Consequently, if this person is driving, they could get into a car accident, hurting themselves along with other people. This is yet another reason why extracurricular activities can't be demanded.