[pocw]

But after-school programs DO cause a drastic drop in teen crime, alcoholism and substance abuse. Those effects are probably more important. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families...

[moltar]

But what is the mechanism of action here?

It’s probably just (1) added adult supervision, (2) lack of free time for those negative activities.

[grugagag]

How about if they discover some books that turn out life changing.

[awesome_dude]

Like the series by Carlos Castenada?

Or Huxley's Doors of our mind?

[grugagag]

Yeah, why not?