School's out – but are the holidays equally enjoyable for all young people, or a time when inequality is magnified?
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Candice Harris, Auckland University of Technology and Jarrod Haar, Auckland University of Technology
We know summer school holidays can be challenging, stressful and expensive for working parents but we still know very little about how families juggle conflicting demands.
While cutting the long summer holidays would help working parents, it may not be so great for teachers who need to plan and do professional development, and kids who need a rest.
Some children are born more resilient to change; others can need more support to manage.
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Children feel worried or nervous in a new situation if they think something bad might happen or if they feel they won’t be able to handle the situation.
Managing sleep and time zones can take the fun out of Christmas travel.
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As the school summer holidays beckon, families will be seeking out places to visit with their children, including museums, art galleries and science centres. It may be a way of keeping older children occupied…