I have to disagree. Preschool is harmful to children. It makes them peer dependent at a much earlier age. The best place for young children is at home with mom. If that makes me an old-fashioned old fogey, so be it.
I recommend the books by Raymond Moore - Better Late Than Early and School Can Wait.
I am also in favor of homeschooling, although I realize that is not possible for everyone. One thing all parents should do is keep their kids out of government run institutions.
“I have to disagree. Preschool is harmful to children. It makes them peer dependent at a much earlier age. The best place for young children is at home with mom. If that makes me an old-fashioned old fogey, so be it.
I recommend the books by Raymond Moore - Better Late Than Early and School Can Wait.
I am also in favor of homeschooling, although I realize that is not possible for everyone. One thing all parents should do is keep their kids out of government run institutions.”
Peer-dependent? Socialization with other children is a GOOD thing. Another benefit of pre-k is that they learn structure... in other words they learn how to learn :)
I would absolutely love to homeschool but you’re right. Not everyone can do it. Of course I live in Georgia so I don’t have to worry about union teachers. Blech!
It’s not black or white. There are good teachers out there. That said, I think the states should run pre-k, not the federal govt.