In some countries schools are closed for two months during summer time. Some people argue that it might be beneficial for students and teachers as spending time with family and developing soft skills, while others think short holidays prevent learning loss and help parents who struggle with childcare.
Long holidays can be advantageous for both teachers and students. After a hard academic year they need to relax and recover. In other words, a long break can allow them to regain energy and prepare for the next year which enhances their motivation, mental health at the same time. For instance educators and pupils during summer vacation can dedicate their time to close people which help them enjoy their lives and prevent feeling burnout. Another major benefit is taking up new skills which might be useful in personal growth. People can carve out their time on new hobbies or developing soft skills such as enrolling in a language course, doing sport and taking professional courses and receiving certificates. As a result, tutors and students can boost their personal skills which provide further promotions.
However, many people suggest that short holidays can be beneficial and effective despite all of the advantages of long term holidays. When students are far away from school, they can lose academic knowledge and it leads to revising several materials at the same time. Consequently, it is more likely to lose discipline and motivation to study. That’s why shorter holidays can prevent these sorts of problems and maintain consistency. In addition, short term breaks might have caused difficulties to parents’ who can not look after their children for a long period.
In conclusion, although long holidays can provide students and teachers with the chance to relax and spend time with families or improve their personal side, short holidays are often considered better for keeping academic progress and childcare issues.