Dangers of Children Staying Late at School

Last week, around some minutes past six in the twilight, I saw some school buses conveying learners to their destinations. I actually stood agape; I saw the poor learners already asleep inside the buses.

Then, I started asking myself some questions: do these kids really have parents who miss them and want them around? Do the parents really think they're helping them by folding arms and seeing them coming home late in the night already exhausted? Is this action/attitude really helpful to nurturing our future leaders intellectually and psychologically?

Getting home late or being conveyed home late by the school bus can be detrimental to students' performance because it disrupts their sleep schedule. A lack of sleep can lead to physical and mental fatigue, which in turn can negatively impact focus, attention, and memory.

Additionally, if students are staying up late to complete homework, the lack of sleep can lead to stress and burnout. When students are unable to get adequate rest, it can also affect their mood, leading to a lack of motivation and engagement in school. Ultimately, a disrupted sleep schedule can lead to decreased academic performance and decreased overall well-being for students.

Here are the comprehensive reasons why children shouldn't be allowed to overstay at school:

1. Safety: Overstaying in school can pose a safety risk for students, especially after dark or in the evenings when the school may not be fully supervised.

2. Health: Staying in school for long periods can also be detrimental to students' health. They may be exposed to poor air quality, lack of physical activity, and stress.

3. Fatigue: Overstaying in school can also lead to physical and mental fatigue, which can negatively impact students' focus, attention, and memory. This can result in decreased academic performance.

4. Home life: Overstaying in school can also impact students' home life and relationships with their families.

Therefore, it is important for schools to establish clear policies and schedules for students to follow, and to ensure that students are not overstaying in school for extended periods of time.

Why parents don't enjoy their children at home after school

Parents may not enjoy their children at home if they overstay in school for several reasons:

1. Tiredness: Children who overstay in school may be physically and mentally exhausted, leading to a lack of energy and engagement with their families.

2. Conflict: Overstaying in school can lead to conflict between parents and children, especially if they are expected to complete homework or other responsibilities when they get home.

3. Lack of quality time: If children are staying late in school, they may not be able to spend quality time with their families, which can strain relationships.

4. Disruptions to routines: Overstaying in school can disrupt family routines and schedules, leading to frustration and stress for everyone involved.

5. Loss of opportunities: Children who overstay in school may miss out on other opportunities, such as participating in extracurricular activities or spending time with friends and family.

Therefore, it's important for parents to have open communication with their children's school to understand their schedules and ensure that they are not overstaying in school and missing out on quality time at home.

Please what's your view on this?