One of the nice things about spring break is that your children are home for a whole week.

One of the things that strikes terror in the hearts of parents is that their children are home for a whole week during spring break.

It’s times like this that I advocate for year-round school. Six days a week. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Twelve months a year. Maybe an extra day off at Christmas, and maybe an occasional Saturday.

I’m joking, of course. I love spending quality time with my children. They’re fun, inquisitive, well behaved (for the most part) and cheerful. At least, that’s what their friends...