how many times in a year do american students take a break? and how long do they have these breaks?

Question

does this practice of frequent breaks from school make the american students lazier, therefore not as academically competent?

Answer 1

Primarily three breaks a year: Summer break for almost 3 months; winter break for about 2 weeks; spring break for about a week. The problem with American students is that they don't value and respect getting an education as much as many other cultures--therefore they do not work as hard.

Answer 2

Lazier than whom, and not as competent as whom? Your question is non-specific.