a step closer.

Lunch is a time to finish homework or the chance to squeeze some studying in. Nonetheless, it is supposed to be 30 minutes of stress free and socializing time. Yet, it’s the contrary. Too many students are too busy stressing out to finish the last bit of reading or homework. The students stare at the clock frequently wishing time to stop. Today, I came across an article about a school creating a mandatory course called Lunch.

A high school in New York, a leading school, realized that too many students don’t go to lunch, but rather rush around the hall ways to grab something speedy and run to the library to finish studying. The principal realized that this is only going to make the students more stressed and do harm to their health. He came up with an efficient resolution, making lunch a class. Now, a little bit of class time is reduced and put into resting time for the students to relax and just hang around. It is a mandatory class. The students at Briarcliff High School now have an additional mandatory course. Now, the capacious cafeteria won’t be deserted. Just like Briarcliff High School, there are several high schools nationally. These schools are trying to create stress reduction programs for the students to catch a breath from their packed AP classes and such. In Korea, where grades seem to be the only concern of too many parents, these rectifications should be made or rather the schools should set up programs to limit the stress. I mean, what’s the point of succeeding academically if you’re not happy?