The elephant in the room. That said, i think it more true of governments than of parents. It increases the size of the workforce, therefore higher business pro

The elephant in the room. That said, i think it more true of governments than of parents. It increases the size of the workforce, therefore higher business profits and household income, therefore higher GDP. Its pretty evidence in various attempts to increase time in school. talk about the "summer slump" in the US, or the government encouraging extended school days (drop off for "breakfast club", pick up after "after school" activities) in the UK.