Recess also has many positive social advantages. Recess in elementary schools encourages group actives that can help students become more advanced in their communication skills. Eric Westervelt, author of “Trim Recess? Some Schools Hold On To Child's Play”, wrote, “[Recess is] a structured place in which they can go play games and have fun. A lot of the stress is on teamwork and cooperation, and hopefully those things will carry on” (par. 29). When Westervelt says “carry on,” he is referring to a child’s social skills in everyday communication. Recess can also encourage leadership roles and teach children to organize, resolve conflicts and clean up (Westervelt par. 28). A child's ability to accomplish these tasks will prove themselves to be useful as they grow and mature throughout their life. According to an article written by author Pica, “Recess may be the only time during the day when children have an opportunity to experience socialization and real communication” (Pica, “Why Kids Need Recess” par. 5). Due to the fact that many young children do not spend as much time playing games and doing other activities outside with other children, recess becomes essential that these students have a time to achieve successful communication and socialization with their peers. Those who oppose recess may argue that group activities and structured free-time may lead to exclusion and loss of self-confidence among children. The children who may not be as athletic may feel disassociated and left out by the more athletic children. Teachers may try to resolve this issue by eradicating recess as a whole. Although not every student may feel included, recess is still beneficial to the social skills of students as a whole.