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In most countries, school is another important context for development. During the school year, American children spend on average about 7 hours a day in school (National Center for Education Statistics, 2007–2008). Within this context children learn academic skills, such as reading, writing, and arithmetic, and older children and adolescents are prepared for higher education or entry into the workforce, but schools also play a role in socializing children to become good citizens. In recent years, schools have increasingly taken on other functions besides educating children. Today, schools provide nutritious meals, some health care, and a range of social services for their students. School also is where most children and adolescents make friends, and sometimes become the victims of bullies.