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[berryblitz]

I got a baby and I heard that the school I'm eyeing on for my baby has this Prep-nursery level for 2 1/2 year olds. I was like, "Isn't it too early?"

I remembered when before, little kids go to school when they are 4 years old.

My baby is still 8 months old, and so I really don't need to worry about this this early. But I just like other people's opinion.

I had read on a newspaper article, the writer is a psychologist, saying people thought that children should be sent to school on during summers or after-classes hours to make the child more productive. Where in the psychologist points out that children need to rest. They need sleep. And children needs to play.

So, I'm not really sure if on prep-nursery, would my child still have his precious time to play? Or is it all studies?

[saitunes]

i'm not a doctor nor do I have children. I would think that to start schooling from someone other than a parent. I think that if you teach your child to count, and the alphabet and maybe even the beginnings to read.

what would this schooling involve?

[cemeteryrecords]

berryblitz said:

I got a baby and I heard that the school I'm eyeing on for my baby has this Prep-nursery level for 2 1/2 year olds. I was like, "Isn't it too early?"

I remembered when before, little kids go to school when they are 4 years old.

My baby is still 8 months old, and so I really don't need to worry about this this early. But I just like other people's opinion.

I had read on a newspaper article, the writer is a psychologist, saying people thought that children should be sent to school on during summers or after-classes hours to make the child more productive. Where in the psychologist points out that children need to rest. They need sleep. And children needs to play.

So, I'm not really sure if on prep-nursery, would my child still have his precious time to play? Or is it all studies?

- I would personally wait. The kid is going to have to go through YEARS and YEARS of school...let him/her have their playtime now.

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[Spyda]

Yes, I'm also curious as to what kind of things this would involve. You should probably look further into what kinds of things they will be doing, so you can determine if your child will still get the proper time to do other things, because like they say, "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy".

However, I can't see anything wrong with starting off early on education. It would probably even help out in the long run, but what do I know. I do partially agree though, with that last bit of cemeteryrecords' post. We all know how much time of our life school took up. But I still think that an early start could be more beneficial.

Edited by bk2070, 03 April 2009 - 12:56 AM.

[frozen.fish]

Im no expert, but i don't think it's a very good idea to start them school early.. They'll get bored early.

IT IS THE BEST THAT YOU OR YOUR WIFE TEACH YOUR KIDS FIRST.. thats what i think.

I'm planning my daughter to enter school at age 4+ or probably homeschool her for a while, until she is very very eager to go to one.

[eddyruiz]

Well if your question is if 2 and 1/2 is too early for your child to attend school on her own and for over 3 hours, then I say yes. But, there are some classes you can take her/him to that will allow you to attend with her/him and participate. ABC's are great but you can start teaching your baby to read already. Check out the videos at www.yourbabycanread.com. My little girl is 3 and read me her first book at 2. The only thing I really like school for, which she will be attending this June, is socialization and interaction with other kids. By the way, her class is only going to be 3 hours long 5 days a week.

Good Luck!!

[Polipop]

I think 2 1/2 years is too early to send them to school. But that's my opinion... I mean, it depends of the situation.

I have a 2 years old girl, and I started to teach her things by myself... Like the ABC's, colors, numbers and more. For a baby that age it's important to be with mom, it involves the reinforcement of self-esteem and identity. I think they will have YEARS AND YEARS to go to school, it's so short the time they will be babies that I think it's better to just let them enjoy this short period.

In other hand if you don't have the time, you have full time job or you just need some time for yourself, it's a valid option anyways. Your baby will be in good hands, and you'll be sure he will be learning things (And playing too!)

Anyways I think it's better a prep-nursery, than a baby-sister.

Don't feel press to do this or that... You'll know what's the best for your baby and for you!

Hugs and good luck

[web_designer]

hi...i have a three years old baby girl, i began teaching her a one year and a half, not hard things numbers, words, animals names, her body parts, colors, and more but the hard thing that i teach her these things in three languages Arabic, English and french, she remembered some and forgot the others but i am quite sure that i give her the basics. but if i send her to nursery i will prefer a one which is give her the basics too but in the same time, give her a spce to play and enjoy her life with the others children.
i think if there is a balance like that it will be great, and i encourages you to send her to that nursery if there is these two options..

[anwiii]

old thread, but 2 1/2 is too early....WAY to early in my opinion. if the kid is smart, let 'm jump at 1st or second grade. there is nothing more rewarding than spending this time with your child. not only teaching, but nurturing. the child will love you for it too.

[Quatrux]

I also think that if it possible, it's better to teach your child at that age yourself, alphabet, to read, colors and to talk, etc.

I just think, that those kind of articles like send your child from year 2 and a half is like an advertisement to get more money from government if it's free or if it's private school for children, to get money from parents, who does not have a lot of time..

[deadmad7]

berryblitz, on Mar 24 2009, 07:00 AM, said:

I got a baby and I heard that the school I'm eyeing on for my baby has this Prep-nursery level for 2 1/2 year olds. I was like, "Isn't it too early?"

I remembered when before, little kids go to school when they are 4 years old.

My baby is still 8 months old, and so I really don't need to worry about this this early. But I just like other people's opinion.

I had read on a newspaper article, the writer is a psychologist, saying people thought that children should be sent to school on during summers or after-classes hours to make the child more productive. Where in the psychologist points out that children need to rest. They need sleep. And children needs to play.

So, I'm not really sure if on prep-nursery, would my child still have his precious time to play? Or is it all studies?

Yeah, i think its right to go to school at around 3! Cmon, we've been doin' this for ages and its fine so far? Why stop now... we're not total idiots cause we started school at around 3. But i do wish that they made this law when i was young..it would have been way fun

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If parents are considering putting their 18- to 24-month-old child in preschool, which experience are they likely to get? It depends on the child. For some, 18 to 24 months is too young, while others might be more ready. "The first years of a child's life are a crucial development period, and children who are nurtured and stimulated during these years are much more prepared for reading, math and social development when it's time for kindergarten," says Kim Means, senior director for accreditation at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). "Parents are a child's first teachers, but quality preschool programs are also important. I don't think there is a 'magic' chronological age for when children should enter preschool. Parents know their children best."

[onkarnath2001]

berryblitz, on Mar 24 2009, 11:30 AM, said:

I got a baby and I heard that the school I'm eyeing on for my baby has this Prep-nursery level for 2 1/2 year olds. I was like, "Isn't it too early?"

I remembered when before, little kids go to school when they are 4 years old.

My baby is still 8 months old, and so I really don't need to worry about this this early. But I just like other people's opinion.

I had read on a newspaper article, the writer is a psychologist, saying people thought that children should be sent to school on during summers or after-classes hours to make the child more productive. Where in the psychologist points out that children need to rest. They need sleep. And children needs to play.

So, I'm not really sure if on prep-nursery, would my child still have his precious time to play? Or is it all studies?

yes,,i support that a baby of just 2 years even should be sent to the school.in school ,,it is not only the knowledge she gets but apart of this,,she learns how to stay in society and how to establish in a crowd of similar group,,she learns.she gets the response from friends and develop a habit of thinking her own responsibilies.
now a days not only study goes on in a school but a lot of things like playing,rhymes and such activities with which a baby stay more happy nad develop her brain and enjoy too in schools ..she learns to struggle in this competitive world as well as develop a habit of winning.

[Quatrux]

Just to make myself clear, by schooling in your countries you mean something like pre-school? like kindergarten? To first grade in our country pupils needs to go from 6 years, some more "stupid" kids go from 7 years

And kindergarten can be entered by children who are 3 years old, but I don't know if all of people do that

[unwanted_flower]

Parents can teach their child during those young ages ,more areas than and school could ever dream of performing .
Children are so young ,need ,support and loving environment that can receive with home environment ,with families rather in any school environment .

I do believe though ,excellent checked out day care ,having my daughter ,in day care at least once a wek ,had offer her ,some areas in sharing and being around other children and respect of others ,that being raised as single child ,that was little difficult in teaching .

[mra550]

mm you can teach your own child in that age by your own don't go schooling yet..
its much fun to study with parents and it will bring up bonding your child, make learning fun for your baby
fun learning today is the key to learn more new things let your child play and discover new things in every simple
events, yes they are learning a lot from playing they learn socials

[frazer690]

Simple answer is ....... yes i mean anything that helps education wise is a good thing.
i see no harm and yet its gotta be good for socialsing with lots of other children and also learning

[Soviet Rathe]

I believe the earlier the better, not only for the schooling but the social interaction, I think the more social interaction kids get earlier in life the better they will become in situations and, just be more friendly tbh, although, there's a chance that if one of the other kids are sick, your child will become sick aswell so watch out.
The best thing you can do before you send your child off to school or preschool is teach them the basics yourself, like colors, counting, the alphabet, and most important. the must be able to spell their name and know their address and telephone number. and they must be potty trained lol
I know first hand what it means to not have social interaction, I was adopted and... let's just say I wasn't my parents favorite child, they basically kept me in a bubble my whole life and I didn't have any real life friends (still don't due to that reason) after they were threatened to be reported for me not being in school they sent me to a private Christen School when I was 12, I went there starting in the 5th grade which was really hard because I never been to school, and socially I was starving for attention and someone to talk to because I had never been around other kids. I really was a complete nerd. but anyway, after finishing the 5th grade I got kicked out because.. tbh I didn't act Christen because I'm an aithiest. and even now at 16 I still have only a 5th grade education.... the point is the more social interaction they get, the better and they need to get a proper education to get ahead in life.

[zanzibarjones]

I started school when i was 4 1/2 and I didn't suffer any great damage. But that was in the 70s... so things were different. Currently my son is 2 1/2 and he already knows his alphabet, numbers, shapes and colors. But that doesn't mean I'm gonna put him into school. He is getting plenty of early education here at home from his mom and me. I think that development of a child's character is much more important than their education. School teaches up certain things, math, language skills, etc. But life teaches us so much more, like skills. You are only in school for 12 years of your life, and each year is only 9 months. So life skills need to be learned as well.

[The Simpleton]

Most people here start schooling at age 3 and while some join kindergarten, some are admitted into pre-KG. 2 1/2 is indeed a bit too early and may put too much pressure on the child to perform. So it wouldn't be a good idea to start education with such a situation!

[zanzibarjones]

Well don't get me wrong. I am in no way saying that a child can not be smart or taught at that age. I just believe that a child should have the chance to be a child. There are some very important development skills a child learns growing up before going to school. Manners, understanding yes and no, discipline, etc.

I have seen some amazing kids go into a pre-k school setting, and turn out amazing, smart kids. But I wonder if they lack the social skills needed to survive in the real world. Those early years are prime for that.

[linekill]

I agree with Social Rathe. Social interaction should be the priority at that age. Knowledge, information and what-not are great but what is its use if the child lack social skills. Once your out there, it's social interaction first then knowledge second. Let the child play and learn to interact with other people outside of school (the institution). He/She will have ample time to learn everything when he/she starts attending to real schools (more than 20 years of school).

One thing I recommend. Make sure you're child isn't subjected to too much computer games while growing up. Children should be playing in the rain, laughing and muddy. The beauty of innocence.

[NNNOOOOOO]

2 1/2 , way too early. I didn't start until I was 5. At that age I had trouble learning crap (well, it isn't crap). I was slow at everything though.

[aizeebaby]

berryblitz, on 24 March 2009 - 06:00 AM, said:

I got a baby and I heard that the school I'm eyeing on for my baby has this Prep-nursery level for 2 1/2 year olds. I was like, "Isn't it too early?"

I remembered when before, little kids go to school when they are 4 years old.

My baby is still 8 months old, and so I really don't need to worry about this this early. But I just like other people's opinion.

I had read on a newspaper article, the writer is a psychologist, saying people thought that children should be sent to school on during summers or after-classes hours to make the child more productive. Where in the psychologist points out that children need to rest. They need sleep. And children needs to play.

So, I'm not really sure if on prep-nursery, would my child still have his precious time to play? Or is it all studies?

I don't have kids but I have 4 nephews. My sisters took good care of them. My eldest nephew is already in college right now. His got good grades and he's a good boy! I remembered he went to a day care center he was like almost 3 or 4-years young that time. They play, sing, write, draw, eat and then sleep. Pretty much about fun-learning activities. So it's not really about "all studies".

Edited by aizeebaby, 30 August 2010 - 02:03 PM.

[k_nitin_r]

A 2 1/2 year old can go to kindergarten, but it depends since all children aren't alike. The ideal age to start for most children is 3 years, as they would find it less stressful. I have a niece and a nephew who started when they turned 3 years old, and they're turning out pretty well. Children need to be able to interact with other children their age as it brings a whole new experience to them. School can start when children turn 5 years old. Home schooling children during their early years can help make things less stressful for them, if you can put in the time and the children are able to study in the environment that you create for them. If you can't, they probably need to see other kids their age study, to set their expectations of the norm.

[Harlot]

I say that children should go to school as early as possible. When a kid is 5 or under, its usually more social than academic anyway. In Kindergarten we learned our ABCs, but most of the time was dedicated to social development. Stuff like learning how to share toys and building blocks, singing and dancing to a bunch of fun songs every morning. My experience in Kindergarten was just wonderful, and I wish that it could have started earlier. I don't know what the experts have to say, but I really don't see how it could be harmful. Its never too early to play with others kids and learn your numbers or ABCs.