Does early schooling harm our children ? why i am asking this becoz a child development expert says ..

Question

The power and sense of this policy rests upon the realities of child development. significant changes occur around the aga of seven, a fact already acknowledged by the move children make at that stage from infant to junior school. it is when children begin to think differently and see themselves diffrently. Crutially, they have a clearer and more separate sense of self that enables them to better understand their mistakes and accept helpful criticism.

Answer 1

I think the person is trying to explain the dangers of too early academic schooling. A good preschool focuses on social development , readiness skills, and learning through play. The trend to push formal academic work down into preschool is disturbing and this may be what was being addressed.

Answer 2

early schooling is a little vague because in a sense. Our parents teach us things our whole lives from when you cry as a newborn baby someone will come to see what you need until the day the Lord calls us home. We learn all of our lives. Ask this "child dev "expert' how many kids he/she has? everyone can have an opinion. what is right for me maybe not be right for you or your kids. Please keep that thought in mind.

Answer 3

I'm not sure what this expert is trying to get across...definately don't know what the policy is that the paragraph is referring to...I would need to read the complete article.

Anyway, I have witnessed that early "schooling" has more benefits than it being any harm.  Most of us that are trained in Early Childhood understand child development and that children begin to think differently and see themselves differently as they mature.  This is the normal course of things.  Quite a few of us believe that a play-based program is the best way to go.  This doesn't try to "conform" the children to any "pattern/expectations".  We are providing them with experiences/explorations that will allow them to become more aware of themselves and become their own person.

Answer 4

I wouldn't say that early schooling harms children, but I will say that lacking quality early parenting harms children. To me, it is a shame that parents feel like they should stick their kids in school at three years and then dump the entire responsibility for their children's education on the school, when it should be primarily their responsibility. The parent is the primary teacher, whether or not they want to be or not, and whether or not they are good at it or not. They either provide a rich educational environment for their children where they will thrive no matter when they start school, or a deprived environment, which no amount of schooling, early or otherwise, can completely overcome. If you are going to become a parent, put your kids at the top of your priority list, people, don't toss them off on teachers or daycare workers or babysiters to do your job. Okay, enough of my little rant.

There is a significant shift in children from 5-7 years of age, where they do become much more aware of themselves and their relationships with others. Schooling at whatever level should take into account the child's developmental level and abilities, but I don't see how going to school before that "shift" would necessarily harm a child, unless the school is treating a four-year-old like an eight-year-old.  

Answer 5

Hey, it's a good question from U

and I hope as expert also says child needs guidance every time . .it does not matter that at which time or stage you are guiding him/her, but the way you are guiding matters a lot. . . .so if you want early schooling for you child then you must be confident on his/her school's way of training . . . .. . .Otherwise It can harm your child very badly. . . no one child can afford a text pressure in his/her early age. . . but he/she can enjoy learning with fun. . . .and by the way. . . .every stage he/she is learning with fun . . . .at home or at school. . . also we are teaching him/her every time. . .do don't worry for "Learn By Fun"

Answer 6

hi,

well i hope its ok to my kids!

sorry that you were hurt by me!

Answer 7

Early educators value the importance of play as a way for children to learn the way the world works. Very few pre schools teach children in a formal way and even the first year in school is based on play and learning suited to the needs of very young children.

Answer 8

The best time to learn languages is when the child actually picks up to speak. Early schooling will not be harmful if given in the right way.There should be fun, play and not a least bit of pressure for the child to learn. But most importantly the child should be HAPPY & FEEL LOVED. Socialising and bonding with teachers friends and new faces actually may help in developing personality later in the childs life.

Answer 9

I believe that early school does more to help our children than ever to hurt them!  Children are like sponges when they are young, therefore very ready to learn and grow.  In fact I believe that this strengthen the bond that we have as parents with our children by teaching them at a young age about the world around them, social skills and academic structures.  We just have to remember to teach them on their level and not ours.

Answer 10

I hope early schooling doesn't harm our children!

I've been exposing my child to preschool stuff since she was a year old!  She's two and gets a lot of it and it doesn't appear to be damaging.  She communicates well (not always in words) and does not really have the "terrible two's" thing.

If this is damaging her, I guess I won't find out until she's 20-something and starts blaming me for her shortcomings.

Answer 11

This would depend upon how you define schooling and harm.  I don't think that early schooling harms children.  Attending preschool increases a child's chance of success in later schooling.  But early school, like preschool, is most effective when it focuses on play as a way to learn.  A preschool should avoid rote worksheets and drill.  A child can recognize the letter "A" and have no idea that the symbol conveys meaning when used in a word.  So should little kids learn the alphabet? Yes - but with the understanding that a the majority of children under the age of 5 or 6 will not read independently, but will be acquiring the language and pre-reading skills necessary to read later.