Although many students believe detention is useless, it is an important factor of the school. Detentions are an effective way to change a student’s poor performance and will help students reflect on the actions they have done.

Punishing the students for their wrong actions would have a better effect than not doing anything about it. By providing a clear consequence after a student misbehaves, students will be held accountable for their actions and learn to improve. Without detention, students would make bad choices without fear of getting any type of ramifications. 

Some say that schools should not have detention because it can cause negative effects in children such as higher rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Although this can be true, detention can be formatted in different and productive ways. For example, it can be an alternate opportunity for homework help,  a moment for self-reflection, counseling, and more.

Detention serves to help students make amends by taking responsibility for their actions and learning from their behavior. It also helps maintain a positive learning environment within the school. Detention is needed to minimize chaos on campus.