As appealing as a marathon of “Pimp My Ride” is, joining an after-school program might be a little more entertaining.

► From the hours of 3 to 6 p.m., kids are most likely to be involved in crime and drugs.

► The average adolescent watches 1500 hours of TV per year.


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Myths Debunked: The Truth About After-School Programs
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Once you’re free from classes for the day, it’s tempting to park yourself on the couch with a bag of Doritos.

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Public schools are constantly battling for money to fund after-school programs and clubs, from basketball teams  to chess clubs.  Does your school offer enough options for after-school programs? Do some activities get more support and attention than others (say, the football team vs. the drama club)? What would you change if you could?

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