Pro and Con

Those who feel dodgeball should be banned from schools argue that the violent game causes not only physical harm, but emotional harm as well. This can come from being the last person picked, for a team, the first person out, or just from being bullied by stronger children. The game, they say, promotes bullying by allowing the strong to pick on the weak. The con side also believes that dodgeball has no educational value and there is no physical benefit for those who need it for they are always to first to be eliminated from the game.

The pro side on the other hand sees that dodgeball is healthy way for students to release energy under strict adult supervision. They point out that the game has been modified so no one gets out and, by use of smaller foam balls, there is now little chance to be physically hurt. Dodgeball also provides a form of physical exercise in which kids may also have fun. It is also a motivational sport that promotes teamwork and urges children to better themselves physically. Also, bullying can be dealt with in other ways besides banning an enjoyable and beneficial game.