Sir, - Why can't we introduce fun as a Leaving Cert subject? Many people never learn to relax and the best time to absorb this life skill is in the formative years.
Economic prosperity has made our society increasingly competitive and short of time. These pressures have transferred into our classrooms, where there is considerable emphasis on points and financial success. The seeds are being sown for stress-filled lives.
Devote merely an hour a week to fun on a trial basis and assess the benefits. Give students a safety valve from overheating by offering Yoga, relaxation techniques - anything to give a respite from the drudgery of study. Life is mountains more than performing short-term memory tricks. - Yours, etc.,
A. J. Cotter, Prosperity Square, Cork.