2006-11-12 13:23:32 · 7 answers · asked by Sara 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
If you're talking about pre-school, interesting question. With four school-age children, I've certainly thought about it myself.
Pros: Giving them an "early start" on learning the alphabet, writing their name, adjusting to a schedule, school work and homework, learning to work and play with others, completing assignments, etc.
Cons: Forcing very young kids (older toddlers, really) to give up their unrestricted "child time" too quickly and take on the burdens and requirements of school too early. After all, it wasn't that long ago when pre-school was more of a day care thing for households with two working parents. I would say that up through the 1980s, most kids in the U.S. began school with kindergarten. From the 1990s on, pre-school has become much more academically oriented and is now virtually mandatory. Today, if you don't enroll your kids in pre-school, you're looked at like some backwards yokel, or an irresponsible parent not concerned about giving your kids an advantageous start in life.
I think a lot of this came about from our concern over dropping SAT scores and worries that academically, we were no longer competitive with other countries. And certainly, Baby Boomer (and some Gen X) parents determined to give their kids every advantage, at any cost, has been a major contributor. But I would like to see some long-term studies comparing the academic careers of children who started in pre-school vs. those who didn't, to see if pre-school really provides an advantage. After all, most of the adults in this country probably didn't go to pre-school as children, and did it really hurt us in life?
2006-11-12 14:07:55 · answer #1 · answered by gab500 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well yes, but then your question is kinda vague... Should they be educated on what? How young? I think they should learn the basics and anything else they have an interest in just as soon as they can comprehend.
My daughter knew her colors and numbers (spanish 1-12 and English) before she started in Head Start this year. She is 3. She also is learning her address and phone number and the importance of what to do in an emergency (of just about any type-fire, what to do if Mama is hurt, etc) and to stay away from strangers.
The list goes on and on as her little mind is ready for the taking.
But then again, you asked if "all children" - are you talking about differences in financial or racial backgrounds? Because that's a yes too.
I hope this answers your quesiton. :)
2006-11-12 21:40:15 · answer #2 · answered by LadyMagick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, all young children need to be educated. Teaching them and the knowledge we impart to young minds should be age appropriate. In order for a child to become a successful participant in any society, learning is essential. From the minor tying of a shoe lace to balancing a bank account. As the child becomes an adult, the accumulated knowledge that comes from education becomes a survival tool and a means to success.
2006-11-12 22:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by Lulu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if they want to compete with other young children in the world....most Europeans speak 5 languages.
because the world workforce is amazing.
2006-11-12 21:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by May I help You? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, to make them use in the future someday, especially in finding jobs for their needs.
2006-11-12 21:33:45 · answer #5 · answered by mikee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea but not all of them some of them are geeks
2006-11-12 21:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by Luis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.moorefoundation.com/formula.html
This is a great resource that may surprise you.
2006-11-12 21:33:09 · answer #7 · answered by justcurious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋