Growing up in India, i went to a School whose timings were 11:30am to 4:40pm (with a 30min break for lunch).
In hindsight it was one of the best things about the school. You slept well, did some studies/homework in the morning when fresh, had a good "brunch" and then left for school all rested/fueled and ready to go.
Getting back from school, you had something to eat and then went out to play with your friends until 6pm (or when it got dark). Washup after play and hit homework from 7pm onwards. Dinner around 8:30/9pm and hit the bed around 10pm.
I think a schedule like the above is just what is needed for today's times.
I think we need such a School/Job schedule for everybody. 11am-5pm (with two 30-min break in between) should be the max study/work hours. It gives us enough time for ourselves in a day to take care of all other things like family time/recreation/sports/etc. This is even more important today because we have so many things (distractions and otherwise) that demand our time.
A lot of illnesses due to poor lifestyles and bad Work-Life balance would simply disappear and we would all be healthier and happier.
In hindsight it was one of the best things about the school. You slept well, did some studies/homework in the morning when fresh, had a good "brunch" and then left for school all rested/fueled and ready to go.
Getting back from school, you had something to eat and then went out to play with your friends until 6pm (or when it got dark). Washup after play and hit homework from 7pm onwards. Dinner around 8:30/9pm and hit the bed around 10pm.
I think a schedule like the above is just what is needed for today's times.