[dkdbejwi383]

> there would be rioting in the streets if school days were reduced 20%

Why not move schools to a four-day week, too? If it works for adults at work, I'm sure children would see similar benefits. We already know that typical school hours deprive children of much needed rest.

[dagw]

Why not move schools to a four-day week, too?

Because the unspoken advantage of a four-day week is you get an entire day to yourself without your kids.

[sbuk]

I absolutely hate it when parents respond to questions like this, but…

Do you have kids? I love mine completely and unconditionally, but a day off being an employee and a parent (well half the day at least) sounds like bliss!

[stuaxo]

It's also just easier to do some of the boring chores work without kids in the house.

[lbriner]

Because unless the kids were all off on the same day each week, which wouldn't work for their parents who have to fit in with their employers needs, then everyone would need even more babsitting cover than they already do.

If the kids were not all off on the same day, then teachers would struggle to get consistent teaching because 20% of the pupils would always be missing from a lesson.

[soco]

I'm not sure kids can handle 10 hours school days. Or any increase of what they have today. Not sure, just my guess.