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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It varies from school to school. My children get a lot of running around at school between PE (1x week for younger, 2x week for older), recess and aftercare. They spend a lot of time running around outside in structured or unstructured play. On days I WFH (3x week) we walk or bike to school each way which also helps.

I think it’s weird in 2022 that you think ESPECIALLY boys need physical exertion. All children do.
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OP here. Thank you for your perspective. My kids get at least 1.5 hours at a local playground after school everyday, so I am not concerned about them not getting enough movement and outdoor time overall. However, I am concerned that keeping the kids focused on academics, without breaks, for too long may backfire and affect their focus, behavior and/or learning.

Even though it’s 2022 gender differences still exist, and I believe boys may have a harder time self-regulating when under stress, at least at a young age. Of course girls need outdoor time and breaks too! But I think they may be able to cope better even with less than ideal.

Does anybody know if kids may get some break in between classes? I cannot believe they have to go for 3/4 hours of classes without interruption. I am not at all familiar with how school works nowadays. Even we adults get breaks while working isn’t? Why shouldn’t we expect a more humane treatment of our children?[/quote]

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