A trend that seems to be growing in the American public schools system is the banning of the long time childhood game, tag. This game not only is fun for kids to play but is a great way for the children to run and reach their targeted heart rate, a key component when exercising. With children being active at a young age they will be more prone to pursuing a more active and healthier lifestyle. With the schools trying to please the needs of one parent who thinks this game is harmful to their kids emotions rather than looking at the big picture of keeping kids active and in shape, schools are banning the game of tag because it makes a child be “it.” At this rate, the kids will be allowed to do nothing but stare at each other during recess, when they should be free to run around and play.