As Memorial Day weekend approaches, it’s hard to ignore that summer is nearly upon us. While summer vacation has its perks, there’s one annoying hurdle we face just before the blissful freedom of three months without homework or morning drop-offs—those utterly pointless half-days.
Lila Thompson, a writer and mother, shared a humorous video on social media that resonates with parents everywhere about these frustrating school days. Sure, there might be reasons like final assessments, teacher meetings, or classroom organization that justify these half-days, but let’s be honest: nothing of value gets accomplished during these hours.
“Basically, I still have to drag myself out of bed at 6:30, get the kids ready, then send them to school for just three hours where they’ll devour sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and all sorts of junk food,” she explains in her video, which has garnered nearly four million views and over 40,000 shares. “Then I’m back to pick them up before that sugar rush even fades away!”
She hits the nail on the head. Once exams are done and grades are locked in, kids are merely bouncing off the walls, consuming sugary snacks, and watching uneducational movies—essentially leaving teachers with a babysitting duty while parents scramble to get their little ones ready for a day that feels completely unnecessary.
“Let the teachers go home,” Lila passionately argues. “They’re just as ready for summer as we are! They can say goodbye the day before; there’s truly no need for them to come back for yet another half day filled with crafts that no one really cares about.”
The cherry on top of her valid complaint? A follow-up post the next day where she shared a message from one of her son’s teachers, reminding us all that we’re in this together—and that summer is just around the corner. For more on how to navigate family planning, check out this home intracervical insemination syringe kit combo. If you’re considering starting a family, TFP Nurture Fertility is a great resource, as is the CDC’s FAQ on infertility.
In summary, Lila’s rant perfectly encapsulates the collective frustration many parents feel regarding these half-days. They serve little purpose and only disrupt our routines just before the much-anticipated summer break.