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Originally posted by swissmiss04
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We can't require PE because the competitive nature of the games might damage the delicate self esteem of those children who are less athletically inclined. God forbid we show children that they do, at some point, have to lose in life.
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Seriously. I was a tiny little 40 lb asthmatic runt and not only did I survive mandatory PE grades K-8 (if you were in marching band you didn't have to do PE at my high school) but I'm glad that I did it. My self esteem was never damaged. Now the rest of me, that's another story! 
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I was also a 40 lb runt, with diabetes though. I survived PE. I was lighter so I ran faster.
But seriously... (warning this may get confusing.):
So movies and TV shows generally show the fat kid in school getting made fun of in dodge ball games, PE sports, etc. But if we take away the PE, wouldn't the kid just keep getting bigger? With PE (or some sort of exercise), she/he may be made fun of, but at least it keeps the heart rate going and there is small chance they might burn more calories. I dunno. Maybe because I am not a child or a administrator I don't see the justification of taking away group exercise from children if it would help them in the long run. **shrugs**
And I have come to the conclusion that our society is always looking for a scapegoat. When in doubt, blame someone else.