It doesn't seem like everyone has enough time to eat lunch in the 25 minute schedule for lunch. I think they should add on a few more minutes for us because I see everyone rushing to eat their food. On the other side, there is more class time for teachers with the middle period. There are both good and bad outcomes to the 25 minute lunch period, but do we need more time or less time?
30 minutes can allow kids to be less rushed, as there is always a big line for lunch. According to Health Essentials, it shows that eating slower can have a lower risk of obesity. I feel like it also allows food to settle before moving onto the next class. Kids don't finish all of their lunch in the 25 minute period, which results in food waste. Slow eaters are also healthier than fast eaters, according to Health Essentials. I think the extra 5 minutes could make a huge difference, but you would have to cut some class time.
On the other side, you could only finish lunch in 20 minutes and be done with it. Although some people could finish lunch in 5-10 minutes, they are likely overeating and having indigestive risks, according to Health Essentials. People who eat their lunch quickly can develop diabetes and become obese (Health Essentials). It also shows why some kids can get sick after lunch and leave. I think teachers would like a 20 minute lunch period so they have more time to teach instead of the lunch period taking up half of the time. I see many teachers complaining about the shortened period for lunch.
Overall, I think the 30 minute lunch would be better for everyone since they wouldn't be in a big rush for lunch. The 20 minute lunch would stress some people out, and there would be more chances of kids becoming unhealthy. Although the classes would be cut short in the 30 minute lunch period, it allows kids to not leave school because of getting sick for being fast eaters. The 25 minute period we currently have is in the middle of both the times I have talked about. The 25 minute period might be alright, but some kids still have to rush and eat, which is why I think we need an extra 5 minutes.
Are you for more or less time for lunch?
How many minutes should be allowed for lunch?
What is your opinion on the current lunch schedule?
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I think that 25 minutes is enough time to eat lunch at school. There is enough time to get your food and eat it, while still having enough time to go to the bathroom and filling up your water bottle. Sometimes, there can be a longer lunch line which causes less time to eat, but other than that, the lunch schedule works.
I kind of disagree, it would go smoother with an extra 5-10 minutes and people would be less stressed and take their time eating. Other than that, the schedule may be fine, I think it needs improvements.
I think having 25 minutes during school lunch is enough. I think this year, the school got rid of a couple of minutes during lunch for an extra minute between each class, and I don't see that much of a difference from this year to last year. But, I would also say that it shouldn't be lowered any more as it is.
I do agree that the lunch time shouldn't be lowered anymore, but I didn't know about the extended lunch period since I am a freshman. I still think the lunch schedule causes chaos, it would be better if it was 5 minutes longer. We don't really need the extra minutes in between classes because of the E-Hall pass.
I don't think we need more lunch time. I think the amount of minutes we have now is enough time to eat and socialize. I think the current lunch schedule is perfectly fine how it is.
I disagree, many have a line for microwaves, since we only have 2, and the lunchs lines are long and sometimes take forever. The current schedule may be only good for a few, but should be better with time as many agree.
I think that for just eating 25 minutes is enough time. The United States military gets around 15 minutes to eat all of their food. We do not get as much food and we get almost two times as much time. I do know that lunch time is the major session of conversation among students. That being because this is the only time where students can talk without being yelled at.
I agree that this is the only time to socialize with others and have freedom to speak with friends, but we don't have enough time to socialize with others in the short amount of time because of the long lunch lines and eating. The schedule is fine where it is, but should be better than it is.
I agree, 25 minutes is a short time and isn't long enough for our school. I would definitely be for an extra 5-20 minute lunch though, and I do agree the schedule is fine, but could be better.
I think that it would be nice if we could get more time to eat lunch but I don't think we need it. If they were to change the lunchtime time I think that the lunchtime should be at least 30 minutes. Although, I do not mind the lunch schedule right now.
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