In my last post I wondered where the arts had gone wrong in not only attracting young people but also our culture as a whole.
My students informed me that the arts (particularly visual art which is my field of study) couldn’t hold a candle to either participating or watching sports because:
- Playing sports is an adrenaline rush
- Playing sports builds sportsmanship and character
- Playing sports stresses the importance of working with a group towards achieving a goal
- Playing sports is a great form of exercise
- Playing sports could get you a college scholarship
- Playing sports could lead to a professional career and the opportunity to make lots of money
- Watching sports is a great form of relaxation
- Watching sports provides an opportunity to follow your favorite team or player
- Watching sports builds friendship
- Watching sports is just exciting
(Numbers 1, 5 and 6 in bold were the responses most often given.)
What do you think of their list? Is it a list that should be expected from high school students? Would a list from adults be different?
Post your additions and thoughts.
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