The state legislators are considering enacting a new law prohibiting students from participating in any after-school activity after six P.M. They believe this will allow adequate time for students to complete daily assignments and study. I think this is a well thought out law by the state. In my opinion the time restraint is not only good for completing assignments and studying, but also for completing responsibilities outside of school as well.
I am a 17-year-old student with a major responsibility. In order to have my own transportation I have to pay for my own car and insurance. Although I worked all summer, I still am forced to work during the school year as well to be able to afford my car and the upkeep that comes with it. I am extremely involved in school also, which at times makes it difficult to have an after school job. Soccer practice alone lasts until 5:30 or 6:00 everyday, so I have to take later hours at my job. If the new law were passed it would be very beneficial to my personal situation. I would be able to keep my job, pay for my car, stay involved in school and have time to devote
Besides school my friends play a very important role in my life. Today if I am lucky I will see my friends twice a week and when I do hang out with my friends it is usually between the hours of 7 and 8 o’clock. Anytime after that will be to late to even consider going anywhere. If this law is passed I will then have time to hang out with my friends and enjoy my free time a little more then I would if I had another after-school activity.
One last very important reason why this law would be beneficial to students along with their parents and teachers is the inconvenience it will cause. If we have after school activities past 6 P.M it will most likely be an inconvenience to our parents when we need rides home. Most of the other student’s parents would get off work by 5 P.M and it would be much easier for them to come straight from work rather them to make two trips out to pick up their kids. Teachers would also see the inconvenience as well. Most of the teachers I know would like to get home at a reasonable hour meaning before 6 P.M. They are required to supervise the students and facilitate the events