While I agree with you that it is the parents' job, the simple fact is that most of these parents are either unfit or incapable of taking on this task. We can't really change the fact that they have kids, but we can give these kids a means of surpassing the limitations of their upbringing and environment. Like it or hate it, we're stuck with a publicly funded school system for the time being. If we have to put up with it, we might as well try to do some good with it. As I stated in my original posting, "Gym" class is a joke, it's essentially an hour long recess session with enforced structure. While there is value in encouraging kids to participate in team activities, I simply don't see how games being the primary focus of the class are a good thing. Honestly though, I was just looking for peoples' input on the idea, whether or not it had any merit. If I had to run a school, this would be how I enforced the physical education requirement