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by john pennington on October 16th, 2009
Some do not need to start school until they are 18.
by -Rohit- on October 16th, 2009
I started at 2 1/2 . But I think 4-5 is the perfect age.+5
by Thriftymaid on October 15th, 2009
Five-year old kindergarten is early enough. School session should start after Labor Day.
by 000 on October 16th, 2009
Before being reliably potty trained is too soon, unless you are home schooling :)
by Gnome of Kevonia is a Cheerwine junkie on October 16th, 2009
About age 4.
Sometime around August 15.
Around 9am.
by X Anonymous Z.eDD on October 16th, 2009
Prior to birth- that way they arrive into the world already possessing some of the knowledge and know-how
by Suspira on October 16th, 2009
Are we talking about the actual time or the age at which they should start school?
For the actual time, I would say around eight, eight thirty, somewhere in there.
The age, around four or five (with preschool) or five or six (for Elementary school)
by Craigor on October 16th, 2009
Kindergarten, with a preschool for 2 years. That's what I had, and it seemed to be fine for me.
by philosopher on October 16th, 2009
The earlier the better. I think Two or Three. Children diagnosed with Autism or other special needs have better out comes if they start earlier.
Parents do not always listen to their guts. Sometimes other Professionals that care see problems they do not.
by Ron-T on October 16th, 2009
6 is a good age,no rush in lifes journy let them enjoy.
by PrivateGomerSpooner on October 16th, 2009
4 or 5 years old.
by Cheery Cherry on October 16th, 2009
I think 5 is a good age.
by Gene H on October 16th, 2009
Anytime. I learned my alphabet at two. I was reading on an adult level by 7. I was bored at school. Maybe not if I'd been chucked in earlier.
by TeacherHelper on October 16th, 2009
There are many factors to consider including: a child’s gender, his or her general readiness and maturity and also family circumstances such as sibling proximity.
However as a general rule I advise parents not to rush children down the academic track. It is tempting to get children off to Pre School or school at the earliest possible age, particularly if your child is socially aware and generally a bright spark.
It is a mistake to assume that an early start in any area is a good start. The Finnish experience stands out as a beacon for parents and educators all over the world. Even though Finnish education authorities have delayed the start of school until as late as seven years there appears little or no gap between educational performances at the later end of school. In fact, in terms of dropout rates and readiness for further education those kids seem streets ahead.
Currently, in many Western countries we seem to hell-bent in shaping environments for kids from the earliest possible ages to maximise learning and child development. Nothing wrong with that per se but we must keep it in perspective and remember that kids need time, space and opportunity to be kids. That means that they shouldn’t always be in an adult-structured environment or live in a childhood that is an adults’ version of what a childhood should be. They need space and time to explore, climb, hide, balance, bounce, and use their imaginations. And adults don’t have to do all that much to allow this to happen. Kids will climb and bounce on furniture, hide behind chairs and turn a living room into a space ship given half a chance and the television off.
It is tempting to underestimate the importance of parents’ as a child’s first early teacher. Pick up a parenting magazine and you will see all sorts of advertisements for early childhood classes ranging from movement through to music classes. Okay, there are some experiences a parent can’t provide but I am unsure of the wisdom of cluttering child’s early lives with music, ballet and tennis lesson and neglecting the chance of giving them a chance to daydream, explore and just muck around.
Children’s basic needs don’t change. The foundations of early social, physical and mental needs are laid in the first seven years – and it is through play that children develop most.
What has changed is the amount of time a child spends sitting rather than being active, the ever-shrinking age that stress can kick in and how some kids barely have time to be kids.
Providing opportunities for outside play and activity at home is important. One-to-one interaction with a parent is important to boost confidence, promote language development and teach problem solving and perseverance.
The best start for a child is to have the chance to grow up in a relaxed atmosphere with the time and space to explore his physical and social environment; to mix with his peers in a mixture of structured and unstructured environments and plenty of language and experiential rich one-on-one time with a trusted and caring adult. It sounds a lot like home!
by Jadey - Vive la difference on October 16th, 2009
I started proper school at 4.... So, since I reckon it did me no harm but the world of good, I will say 4 =) Just to provide some kind of exact answer without my usual boring wishy washyness.
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on October 16th, 2009
Early, like around age two, with plenty of breaks, and not full days. Half days.
How can I answer this 5th grader who asked me, "If Jesus was cremated, how could he have resurrected on the 3rd day?"
by WABOO on November 12th, 2010
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how old were you when you went to college your first semester/year?
by Sally_F on February 16th, 2011
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What if you were teaching, and someone told you "oh, I've got your assignment...right here....on this paper.....in my pants......pocket"?
by Have A Nice Day on December 3rd, 2010
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What are the weaknesses of being a try hard
by Brendan_B on January 13th, 2011
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Are there any teachers out there that can help me know: what are the requirements for a student to be placed in a SRA class? IN FLORIDA
by kmc0725 on October 5th, 2010
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lmao
by Ron-T on October 16th, 2009
lol.
by Doyler - you have got to be kidding me! on October 16th, 2009