Why Art Education Is Just As Important as Taekwondo or Swimming?
When we think of extracurricular activities that help children grow, Taekwondo and swimming often come to mind. They build strong bodies, discipline, and confidence. But what about art?
Art education is not just fun—it’s essential for a child’s mental, emotional, and creative development.
Here's why it deserves just as much attention.
🧠 Art Builds the Mind and Heart
Stimulates imagination and creativity
Helps kids express feelings they can’t yet put into words
Strengthens problem-solving and decision-making skills
Builds empathy and self-awareness
"Art education helps children develop emotional intelligence, something physical activity alone may not address."
— Viktor Lowenfeld, Creative and Mental Growth (1947)
💪 Sports Strengthen the Body and Will
Taekwondo and swimming develop:
Physical strength and coordination
Resilience through repetition
Self-control and goal setting
Confidence through visible progress
"Martial arts training teaches respect, focus, and the importance of practice—all key traits for success."
— American Academy of Pediatrics, Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness (2008)
🌱 Together, They Build a Whole Child
Each develops essential life skills. Children thrive when both their inner world and outer actions are supported.
🧩 Final Thoughts
Imagine a child with strong muscles but no way to express their thoughts—or a child full of ideas but no courage to act on them.
That’s why art, Taekwondo, and swimming are all equally important. They don’t compete; they complete each other.
Let’s raise strong, expressive, and balanced children—with paintbrushes, kicks, and strokes.
📚 References
Lowenfeld, V. (1947). Creative and Mental Growth. New York: Macmillan.
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2008). Policy Statement: Organized Sports for Children and Preadolescents. Pediatrics.
Eisner, E. W. (2002). The Arts and the Creation of Mind. Yale University Press.
National Endowment for the Arts. (2011). The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth: Findings from Four Longitudinal Studies.
