radiantquest
Ideal_Rock
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I just finished reading articles about Obama wanting our children to be in school longer. I wasn''t able to find direct quotes so if anyone has them I would appreciate them. From what I got he is supporting having a longer school day, not necessarily a longer school year. I think then when they are small they cannot handle anymore time in school, but once they are in high school I am all for it. I think that it should be progressive, all though I have not thought it out completely. Kindergarten kids cannot handle much more time at school. Even elementary age kids are very tired after school. I think once they hit middle school they should stay til about 5pm. This would cut down on time spent that they could possibly be getting in trouble since most households have both parents working until about that time. Then in high school I think they should go year round. These kids are graduating, going to college and then get jobs and want to be off work all the time. They need to get used to 1-2 weeks off per year.
Maybe I am just harsh because I don''t have kids of my own. What is your opinion?
Maybe I am just harsh because I don''t have kids of my own. What is your opinion?