Pros and Cons of Winter Break As Told by Parks and Rec (2) December 21, 2015 Lindsay Goobersoly 11) Con: You’ll probably notice the weight gain. 10) Pro: A whole month of no school means you can shut off your brain for a little bit. 9) Con: Instead of school, you’ll probably be working every chance that you get. 8) Pro: You get some much needed time for yourself.