text: Some parents can't pick their kid up after school because of work and therefore they can't do after school activities. Carpooling may be a option, but all parents are different and some may not want their kid to do that. Making students participate in these activities could make parents stress about the safety of their children getting home. Extracurricular activities may also have events such as games and meets that a parent may not be able to go to because of work. Finally not having a parent at a game can make a kid feel discouraged and sad.