President Obama’s oldest daughter Malia Obama will attend Harvard University in the fall of 2017 after a so-called gap year. It’s a year between high school and college when a student can focus on things other than school. Some parents think it’s a good idea to let teens explore the world, try new jobs or internships or do volunteer work. No word yet on what Malia will do during her gap year. What do you think of the gap year idea? Do you like it? What would you do with a gap year?

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