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School and study time has been high and growing for decades. According to leading tabulations of 6-to-12-year-olds’ schedules, weekly school and study time rose from about 31 hours in 1981 to 37 hours in 1997 and 2003. Playtime is small by comparison, about 10 hours a week.

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Bryan Caplan

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The Case Against Education

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Jeff Johnson

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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.

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