Children and Art

Every child can benefit from some art, music and drama in their education. These subjects have a lot to give and they shouldn't be forgotten. 

Many schools are cutting funding they had for teaching the arts. With the increased focus on drilling students in the "three r's: reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic," children who might one year have gone on a field trip to, for example, a children's theatrical production, now find themselves practicing test taking during this time.

Schools with more children who struggle with academics have been the most likely to cut other programs in order to take the time to drill these students. The fear is that if these kids do not succeed, more government funding will be taken away. It's very ironic, because students who struggle in one discipline may do well in another. The self-esteem gained from doing well in one area can give the child the strength to keep trying in an area he or she finds difficult.

Children who are offered a well-rounded education receive incredible benefits from the arts being included in their education.

Any academic discipline has its own individual merits. We don't teach kids mathematics so that they will read better, and vice versa. A well-rounded education does result in children being able to make a myriad of connections and become multi-faceted adults with more interests and skills than children who were exposed to a limited number of subjects of study. Each discipline should be taught because each discipline offers the development of valuable skills and adds to the child's world view.

This information was referred from:
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/