Do you think children should attend school year round instead of getting the traditional summer break?

Do you think children should attend school year round instead of getting the traditional summer break?
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No. I think there should be about a six week summer break, and several one-week breaks throughout the year. The way it is now, the first couple weeks of the school year are spend reviewing (in elementary schools). This is a waste.
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