Which best addresses the counterclaim that “students should have a longer school day” and belongs in the blank space in javier’s speech? the school day now lasts from early in the morning to late in the afternoon, which is long enough for children to have to sit in school. with a longer school day, students would not get a chance for free play, which studies prove students develop the creative thinking skills they need. i’ve heard that some countries have longer school days and not as much homework, which seems to suit those students well. i have a really long school day because i go to after-school programs until my dad comes to pick me up after he finishes his workday.