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Nigeria has one on us with respect to this particular law. I'm all for letting kids have their time to be kids, hang out with friends, etc. but it's become pandemic in this country and to an extent where there's absolutely NO work ethic or desire to do anything other than schlub around and play video games and spend mommy & daddy's money.

One of the most important skills a kid will need to survive in society is establishing a healthy work/life balance. It's impossible to instill if there's no "work" in their upbringing. Kids shouldn't have to work absurd hours, but I think something similar to what I did in high school (school, homework, athletics/extracurricular activities, a part-time job AND social time with friends) gives one a pretty good spread where I learned that I needed to organize and prioritize my time... Something kids growing up today will DEFINITELY need.

Sorry for the armchair parenting, but this is a huge problem and too many parents just don't pay any attention to it.
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