Comparing Costa Rica And School Life In America

Is an average day the same for all children and teenagers around the world? The answer is a definite no. Depending on where one lives, there could be some similarities, but many differences as well. For example, there are many differences between average American and Costa Rican children or teenagers. It is not only the way they may talk or dress. Children and teenagers like to “fly above the trees on a canopy zip line tour, go horseback riding in the hills,” (“Costa”), in Costa Rica, but usually American children and teens don't do that during their free time. Costa Rica's average lifestyle for a child or teen is different than an American child or teen because of their school days, homelife, and extracurricular activity.
There are many differences between school life in Costa Rica and school life in America. For instance, imagine only getting ten minutes to get all energy out during the school day. Wouldn't that be tough? In Costa Rica, children and teens are used to only getting this amount of time. “We have a 10-minute recess. My friends and I share our snacks” (Jiménez). Typically in American schools, children and teens are given an average of thirty minutes for recess. In America, lunch and recess are times to spend with friends. While students in America are excited to eat …show more content…
Imagine going to fun places like that all the time! Wouldn't that be awesome? In Costa Rica, there are many conventions and fun competitions everywhere in San José (“the largest city in Costa Rica”) (“Geo”). Children and teens can compete in soccer tournaments and bendo boarding (balance act) competitions. Children and teens can also listen to and enjoy the storytelling conventions in the park. “The stories could be real or make believe. Lots of the stories are interactive, making it more fun for the younger audience to clap, sing, yell along with the story!” (Cooper). Children and teens have many more opportunities to participate in community