In my English class, we discussed why Japanese students are not allowed to eat or drink in class like in American schools. The lecturer said that the main reason for this is because it might pollute the classroom. However, in my opinion, I thought the issue is deeper than that. I think Japanese schools forbid eating and drinking during class because of the idea that teachers in Japan must control their students. I believe the school system is based on the military education of the Imperial Japanese Army. In the military, you are expected to "endure" everything/ you are expected to be resilient. Therefore, it is considered disrespectful to eat or drink during class, which is why eating and drinking during class is prohibited in Japan. (This is just my personal opinion.)