Around the clock, parents want their children to be safe. In the hours after school gets out (3 to 6 p.m.), the expectation is that students will continue to be safe, busy and productive. During this timeframe, however, 14 million kids are on their own – and more likely to find and create trouble. They are more likely to engage in dangerous behaviors, such as alcohol use, drugs, sex, shoplifting, crime and reckless driving.
Do you really want your children to be at risk during this “prime-time” for crime? Watch After The Bell for information on how to select after-school programs and activities for your children and teens – where to look and what to look for. You will hear real-life stories from kids who say their lives were changed for the better by the opportunities, mentors, coaching – and fun – provided by school and community after-school programs.
Experts agree: The more time kids spend in positive learning environments outside of school, the better they do during school hours. Order After The Bell to discover the benefits of after-school programs – and learn more about the real dangers of leaving kids on their own after the last bell rings.
“Car crashes are the leading cause of death among teens, and we worry about those weekend nights. But there are more fatal crashes for 16- and 17-year olds on weekdays between 3 and 5 p.m., than Friday and Saturday nights.”
– Charissa Fernandez, The After-School Corporation
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