Lunch Time in American Schools is F*cked Up
This school period needs top priority.
What normally is many kids’ favorite part of the school day, was the part of the day I dreaded the most.
Lunchtime.
I bought a school lunch in elementary school. Therefore, half of the block was spent waiting in line with 100 other kids, just to get a soggy hot dog and a carton of milk (that was typically expired half the time).
By the time you sat down and took two bites of your mediocre meal, the teachers were already calling tables to throw their trays out. And we all spent the rest of the day fighting against our empty stomachs to focus on the curriculum. And the worst part? this seems to be the norm in America.
While I’ve never worked in a school, I have been a summer camp counselor. And I noticed the improvement in children’s behavior, energy, and demeanor after having lunch. That time to eat and recharge is a necessity, and yet it seems to be the least of the education system's concerns.
So, let’s get into it. Why are American school lunches f*cked up?
The Short Amount of Time
The School Nutrition Association recommends elementary school students take at least a 25-minute period for lunch, while 30 minutes…
