Basically, all of these things have little to do with the ultimate educational and career acheivement of kids. In Finland, which is thought to have one of the best educational systems in the world, most kids don't even start school until they are 7.
The real issue here is parents wanting free day care.
"The real issue here is parents wanting free day care."
Exactly. That is why there is huge push for all day kindergarten in many areas as well.
Bingo.
And the lengths they will go to rationalize myths as fact with *studies* about the benefits of having small children cut off from nurturing by a loving parent or family caregiver.
And remember, it's the perfect morsel for LIbs-IT'S FOR THE CHILDREN!