There is a debate over whether schools should have a short or long summer break. In my opinion, a long vacation gives children many opportunities which cannot be pursued in a limited period of time.
Some people firmly believe that short breaks are beneficial because of scheduling. The primary concern about lengthy summer holidays is that patterns, particularly study habits, change. From my experience, it is harder to maintain a rigorous study plan without deadlines, my tendency is to procrastinate.
Detractors to this viewpoint, on the other hand, would argue that long summer breaks give students valuable opportunities that they cannot pursue during the school year. First, children can spend time traveling and expand their world views. For example, my grandparents lived on a farm in a different state, so I spent a month with them every summer vacation. Eating different foods and seeing different things gave me a broader perspective than if I had stayed at home in a large city. An additional reason for my stance is that students can focus on personal projects. During school, there are too many assignments and tests to really delve into other interests. An extended period allows students to try new things like learning about careers through internships or earning money for college in part-time jobs.
In conclusion, short summer breaks are better for study habits and parents’ planning, but longer summer breaks allow for more travel and personal growth. Therefore, I feel that schools should implement longer summer breaks.