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 ( June 28, 2006)
I believe Summer is a time for kids to relax and have fun. Yes I guess you could make it so they have more time in the Winter, but I question how much learning would take place as the kids stare out the window at the gorgeous sunny day.
I believe it is important for kids to have this break, if people are supportive of it because they are using it as a source of Daycare then I believe they have missed the whole point in having kids. It is a time for family and enjoying each other, we as a society need more of this and what better time then in the Summer when the weather is good, and you can go camping, canoeing etc..
We need to let kids be kids and stop putting an emphasis on " it will give them more learning time" there is plenty of time for that.
  ( June 28, 2006)
When a person has a child they know that from the ages of 4-12 they are going to have to find childcare for summer as well as other breaks during the school year. Parents get a break as well during the summer months. No school lunches, wardrobe, or bussing to worry about. Mr.Blight is done school so he has no problem with a full year of school.
Bill  ( June 27, 2006)
Originally, school children were given the summer off to help with the harvest. I would like to see children go to school all year round with a two week break in the fall, winter, spring and summer.
  ( June 26, 2006)
Kids need to be kids, especially now that they seem to always be getting more homework. Let them have a break!
Heather  ( June 26, 2006)
If it was optional with a big part of it centered around outdoor activity and alternative learning I'm all for it - face it there aren't enough daycare spaces to go around and not everyone is lucky enough to get the summer off
  ( June 26, 2006)
I think kids should have less school then they already do have! Make the school year shorter, not longer! Instead of a 1 week March break make it a 1 month break!
Christy  ( June 26, 2006)
Children also learn from play..their brains need a break just like we do as adults. They need a time out from school..it's not all fun and games. It is stressful and since there is so many bullies and other issues at school, a lot of children need to get away from it and enjoy each and every break. GIVE OUR CHILDREN THEIR DESERVED SPACE!!!! and let them relax. I Enjoy it. I have my son home with me without extra day care! We have our precious time which we LOVE!--thats what they need ? more parent time not LESS!
Chris  ( June 24, 2006)
Children need a break from school. Having them go 12 months of the year is insane. They need to enjoy life before they are stuck working full time with no choice.
Mark  ( June 24, 2006)
The cost of air conditioning alone would make it prohibitive. But I would agree that kids Grade 8 and under could benefit from year round school because they can't legally work and not all parents get two months off to look after them, but for high school, they should get two months off so they can work.
rita  ( June 23, 2006)
Children become adults soon enough,let them be children while they can.

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