In many countries, primary and secondary schools close for two months or more in the summer holidays. What is the value of long school holidays? What are the arguments in favour of shorter school holidays?

In many 1countriescoutries, primary and secondary schools have a long summer holiday which can last for two months or more. While a long holiday can have several benefits, there are some arguments in favour of shorter school holidays. One important benefit of long holidays is that students can 2spendspand enough time with their families. They can do a lot of interesting things together such as 3going on tripstaking a journey or playing sports. They can 4create unforgettable memoriesmake many unforgettable memories. When students 5enter higher gradesgo to the senior grades, they have to pay more attention to their studies. This means that they have less time to 6spend with their familiesstay with families. Furthermore, the long holiday 7givesgive students enough time to relax after a long period of study. This is because they often face considerable stress during the school year. 98a long holiday isI think a long holiday is a good chance to unwind and recharge. It allows students to reduce stress. However, there are arguments in favour of shorter school holidays. One reason is that parents do not have much time to take care of their children. This is because many parents still have to work during the summer holiday and may not 10spend adequate time with their childrenhave enough time with children. As a result, children stay at home alone. This may cause safety problems. Therefore, shorter holidays can reduce pressure on working families. In conclusion, long school holidays can allow students to have enough time to relax, and they can spend more time with 11familiesfamiles, while shorter holidays may reduce pressure on working families.