The Arts needs to be established as important for ever child of any age for public/private schools!

I love to debate topics like these that are not only about something with which I am very passionate (art! ), but also is something which is not often debated. That said, I hereby negate the Resolved: The Arts need to be established as important for every child of any age for public/private schools! Now before getting direct into the Con's constructive arguments, I would like to offer some framework for the round in general, as well as some personal observations. obs 1: The resolution states "established as important". We must therefore take this to understand that in order for the Pro to win, they cannot simply establish that the arts should be maintained through public and private school, but something that must be established something very important. obs 2: Since the resolution says "of any age" the pro must advocate their stance beyond just compulsory education, but secondary education (college and graduate school) as well. these two things stated, I will move onto my arguments. 1. Magnitude- First when look to the arts, it absolutely cannot be denied that they are a crucial part of any society. For most of us, simply going throughout our day exposes the importance art has in our lives. Whether it's the fact we are drawn in by a well made product label, are enjoying out favorite song on the radio, or are at home, sitting on the couch watching a good movie. However that same realization brings something else to light, that art is everywhere. For most, it is not necessary to have to take a class in the arts to be able to appreciate, or even produce art. Whereas things such as Math, History, Science, and Language Arts do not have these same benefits. Without a heavy emphasis on these subjects in schools, many would never learn what the needed to. In fact, when weighing in the importance of these subjects, the vast majority of students would greatly benefit from having more time focused on any one of these subjects in greater portion. Not to mention that a good deal of the contents of their history and language arts classes would deal with plenty of art. Furthermore if there is any one subject that ought to be focused on with greater intensity, it should be the technology classes before anything else. As I have already show, the arts already have a good standing in education as it is. 2. Cost- I will be brief here, schools are already broke, and may districts are struggling to keep elective art classes in the first place. Trying to place an ever greater emphasis on the arts in the status quo would be dang near impossible. 3. Interest- This point will be both a constructive argument or the Con, as well as a rebuttal point for the Pro. Many people couldn't care less about the arts. The mandatory 1 year credit most high schools and colleges require to be able to graduate in the first place are plenty enough for them. And even in that many students tend to slack off for lack of interest. Forcing anything down their throats beyond what is already required in the statue quo would be a waste of time and money. Furthermore, looking not only at the interest of those forced to pursue further art education, but of those who willing pursue greater levels of art education, they receive much of the flack here. I speak from experience. I have always love art, and even still drawing is a passion I hold very deeply, however I have never been in an art class I liked. Nor have I ever learned anything from an art class. I am currently a senior, and for the first time since 5th grade, I am not taking an art class. I became sick of my classes being filled with kids who wanted to treat upper level art classes as blow-off classes, and accordingly wasted much of my time. The teacher was overwhelmed by the size of her classes, and had to spend much of her time on housekeeping duties and making sure kids weren't wasting supplies instead of actually teaching any advanced techniques. In fact I would go so far as to advocate abolishing any need to have an art credit to graduate so that those who sincerely wished to take an art class could have more 1 on 1 time with their teacher. Now then moving onto my opponent's statements; I agree theater definitely teaches a person confidence. However, so does debate, FFA, Ag Mech, and Athletics. I myself am well versed in speech and debate educations, so I understand where my opponent is coming from when she speaks about theater giving her confidence. However this is not true for every-one. And I cannot stress enough how miserable I have been in many of the speech and debate classes I have been in because of students who where only thee for a credit. It is much better to allow these students to choose their elective classes freely, so that students with a sincere interest in a certain subject may pursue their own interest. 4. Private/Magnet schools- Are not under any universal obligation regarding their curriculum. This is especially true for magnet schools since students who attend these schools wish to focus their studies in a specific area. 5. Colleges- Students should not have to pay for an extra art class they don't want to take. especially if it isn't a part of their major.