The debate over art as a momentous subject for children at school is the easier one. While I acknowledge that investing time in the core subjects at school is significant, I strongly disagree with the fact that art as a subject is a waste of time.
Firstly, art is the way people visualize and portray their views and inner world. Children at a very young age are immature and they are unfamiliar with the outer world. Adding art as a subject in their curriculum can make children indulge in extra-curricular activities, advancing their personalities.
Secondly, art enhances children’s soft skills and even helps them discover their passion toward drawing and sketching. Similarly, children could broaden their horizons learning how the color formula works and the science behind it. On top of that, students could take part in art competitions and uplift their skill sets—communicating, debating, and time-managing skills.
On the other hand, if a child engages in painting and sketching, then he or she will be able to utilize their time from a young age. There will be a scanty probability that the child spends time recklessly unlike other children who prefer to spend time playing video games and watching YouTube videos.
To wrap up, extra-curricular activities, for example, art, are equally consequential as the core syllabus. Hence, sketching and painting add great value to the children’s mental and social health.