Three of the following statements are true about children's and adolescents' participation in after-school activities. Which one is false?
a. Youngsters' academic achievement is slightly lower, apparently as a result of less time for studying.
b. Youngsters who participate in structured after-school programs are better behaved in the classroom.
c. High school students who participate in extracurricular activities are less likely to abuse alcohol or drugs.
d. High school students who are actively involved in their school's extracurricular activities are more likely to graduate.
Question 2
If you wanted to develop an effective after-school program for elementary school students, you would be least likely to:
a. Engage children in public service activities in the outside community
b. Convey a message of respect for diverse cultural beliefs and practices
c. Build activities exclusively around topics children are studying in school
d. Include children in discussions about appropriate restrictions on their behavior
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