extra recess should be banned

Alright. So why cut recess? With widespread stress being put on standardized tests throughout the United States, students need to prepare by spending more time on academics, the general argument goes. The extra time has to come from somewhere, and recess seems like a good place to trim.Why not just get better teachers who are more equipped to teach the children what they need to know? What is taking five minutes out of recess ultimately going to do? "The big thing in this country now is standards," Marie Diamond, president of the Connecticut Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, stated in a recent Hartford Courant interview."We've raised the bar; our standards are higher," says Diamond. At the same time, she adds, "The majority of kids need some time for recess, just like people in offices need coffee breaks." Exactly what this woman says. How about, if children can no longer get recess, adults can't have breaks at work. Yeah, we will see how long that lasts. This education expert believes that children need breaks in order to strive for better grades.But the key to success in school and in life, many education experts say, is academic learning. Shaving a few minutes from recess, or even eliminating it altogether, they argue, won't hurt children. Play has educational value, they admit, but play can occur outside of school; school should be devoted to academics.Where are the articles? Which educational experts said that? Please source next time so I can read up on it. Recess Before Lunch Can Mean Happier, Healthier KidsRecess follows lunch almost as predictably as four follows three, because it always has been that way. Principals who have put recess first, though, have noticed children eat more and behave better after lunch. Included: Ideas for making the change to recess before lunch.Okay. So here it states that recess before lunch is a good thing and can help the children. So, why not just do recess twice a day so they will be energized both in the morning and the afternoon?Playground Pass Creates Recess Success!If you've done recess duty, you know the playground is not all fun and games! Wouldn't you love a simple, straightforward teaching tool that steers students away from trouble and into recess success? The Playground Pass does just that!Pro gives no definition of a "Playground Pass" and neither does she source it. Recess: Necessity or Nicety?The pressure for schools to improve student test scores is so intense that some are abandoning the childhood treasure of "recess" in lieu of more on-task time. Education World asked educators about recess practices at their schools and the importance of free time for kids to be kids. Included: Tips for a safe and productive recess period.So, now you are back to arguing for recess? I am pretty sure that this was just copied and pasted (educationworld.com) without it being sourced. The source that I found, it is literally supporting recess saying how it is beneficial for kids before they enter high school as well as playing roles while on the playground during recess.No Break Today!Faced with a need to find more time to meet increasing educational standards, 40 percent of schools in the United States have either cut recess or are considering doing so. But does cutting recess really gain more learning time? Read what the experts -- and columnist Linda Starr -- have to say about the growing trend toward "all work and no play."Where is that statistic from? Pro does not cite where the numerical statistic comes from. I don't want to read what they have to say. I want to read it from the debater and sourced by them. Now, onto my core arguments:1. ExerciseAccording to cdc.gov, the obesity rate among children (age 6-19) is 1 in five. Obesity is having extra body fat. This is probably the biggest reason as to why recess should stay. This gives children the opportunity to exercise in school, instead of just sitting there for 8 hours. 2. Social Skills Many schools are not allowing children to talk in class or even during lunch (pathwaystofamilywellness.org). Recess is the perfect time for socializing and building social skills, especially before going to high school. 3. Recess is a break As you have stated, that standards of children are much higher than what they used to be. They are in need of a break that can benefit both their minds and their bodies. According to pathwaysoffamilywellness.org, recess both reduces stress and increases their focus in school. This is invaluable as nothing else done throughout the school day can cause the same thing (perhaps, with the exception of lunch).Those were my rebuttals and my core arguments for this debate. I will leave it up for the voters to decide who wins. Good job in the debate and good luck.Sources:http://www.educationworld.com...https://www.cdc.gov...http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org...