Do you get fed up of school routines, and the endless drudgery of school drops, pick-ups, lunchboxes….? Here are 16 reasons parents love school holidays.

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#1. No lunchboxes to make up.

#2. Can stay in pyjamas all morning!

#3. No frantic searches for uniform or school items first thing in the morning.

#4. Don’t have to wash or iron school uniforms.

#5. No homework – yippee!

#6. No rushing out the door first thing.

#7. No arguments with the kids about getting ready in the morning.

#8. Lack of routine.

#9. There’s more time together, and more hugs, cuddles and snuggles.

#10. Your children are happy to be at home, and in good form.

#11. Everyone gets over the tiredness from end of term.

#12. You get to sleep in (if you’re lucky!)

#13. You are not watching the clock all day.

#14. There’s more time to do fun things & outings with the kids, without being confined to weekends or after school.

#15. Less chance of kids catching bugs as they are not confined to classrooms, and outside more in fresh air.

#16. All after school activities cease, and you no longer feel like your child’s personal chauffeur!

What’s your favourite thing about the school holidays? Tell us in the comments below