They have less pressure
While they might still be deadlines for schoolwork, there's a lot of weight off kids' shoulders. They don't have to navigate the sometimes demanding outside world or bend to peer pressure. This is a time when they can truly be children in a world that's normally moving at breakneck speed. For some older kids, it's a chance to see who they really are and what they want from life without negative influences.
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