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Portugal's Summer Break Crisis | Portugal News
Portugal’s record-breaking summer breaks are leaving parents scrambling for affordable, safe childcare—while Germany’s shorter, more spread-out holidays offer a tempting alternative. Advocates are pushing to shrink the summer gap and distribute holidays year-round, with some schools already piloting extended hours as safe havens. But the real challenge? Most families lack backup support, and pricey holiday camps leave many kids unsupervised—posing serious safety risks. Fixing this requires more than just longer school days—it demands affordable alternatives and better work-family balance…
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