The literature arts are a very beneficial part of life. They can relieve stress, give your child a better thing to do than sit at home and sleep all day, and most importantly, they stimulate your brain more. Although arts are made for enjoyment, they also expand certain parts of your brain and give you increased brain function. This is crucial because if you don't participate in the arts you can suffer greatly and have weak parts of your brain exposed. I see the arts as something that's crucial, but not as crucial as other components of life. I believe it should come after your spiritual walk, your social life, your academics, your family, and your athletics.