Send the 3 1/2 year old to preschool or not?

Question

Send the 3 1/2 year old to preschool or not?

Answer 1

yea so they can get a headstart in their education

Answer 2

yes you should send your child to preschool so they can interact with other kids and also learn different things it would be good before they start actually going to school kindergarten then 1st grade and so on it would be in the best interest of your child

Answer 3

3 1/2.

Daycare maybe, not Pre-School.

Wait another year.

Answer 4

It is so beneficial for children to go to Preschool. What's the harm in giving him a kick start in education? He will only benefit from school. Preschool also better prepares children for Kindergarten and essentially the rest of his life. It's better for him to get accustom to school now then later on in Kindergarten when his success matters more.

Answer 5

depends on the childs development. if she/he is social, can talk, possibly name colors, animals, shapes, maybe read a little or something

i went to preschool when i was just 2 and 9 months im fine~!!!

Answer 6

I THINK THAT IT IS BETTER TO SEND THEM WHEN THEY ARE YOUNG. MY DAUGHTER IS 11 MONTHS. BUT ME BEING A SINGLE MOTHER I REALLY HAVE NO CHOICE.  SINCE  STARTED BRINGING HER TO DAY CARE SINCE SHE WAS 5 MONTHS. I RECOMENDED IT. SHE GETS ALONG WITH OTHERS AND SHE IS INDEPENDENT. YOU DONT WANT A CLINGY BABY AND WHEN YOUR CHILD GETS INTO KINDERGARTEN IT WILL BE EVEN HARDER FOR YOU CHILD BECAUSE YOUR CHILD IS USE TO BEING AROUND YOU. OF COURSE THERE IS SOME DOWN FALL TO DAY OR CHILD CARE SUCH AS PASSING GERMS. BUT WHE YOU GET HOW, BATHE YOUR CHILD ASAP SO THAT THE GERMS WONT BE PASSED FROM PERSON TO PERSON YOU YOUR HOME. YOU CAN EVEN ASK THE WORKERS TO PUT HAND SANATIZER ON YOUR BABY CONSISTANTLY

Answer 7

Definitely send him or her to preschool!

Answer 8

In my opinion, the 3 1/2 yo should go to preschool. It helps them learn to listen to adults other than family, and learn socialization with their peers. I have 1 child that was in daycare from 4mo, another who started at 2 1/2 yo. The 2 1/2 yo learned so much and matured incredibly in just the first 6 months. While I know part of it is growing up, I feel the school setting helped.

Answer 9

I guess you will do what you want. But, one day before you know it, they grown and gone and you will wish you had spent more time with them. Just my thoughts.

Answer 10

depends on your child. does he/she have other children around often. really often, i was told by my child's kindergarten teacher that he was seriously immature when it came to other children in his class. i kept him home with me. no day care no preschool. they learn alot socially and developmentally by being around other children. choice is yours mom. good luck

Answer 11

No wait until their are 4 and are able to tell you what's going on. Preschool and daycares are great. But you have to be picky. Don't just go by a one time visit stop in when their not expecting you and see if you like it or not.

Answer 12

my mom sent me at the same age! i think it benefits the child's social skills before [s]he goes off to "big school"

Answer 13

I think it depends on the child.  My first child was not around children very often so I enrolled her in tap and gymnastics classes at the age of three.  She went to pre-k at 4.  Both of these programs helped tremendously with her social skills.  My second child (son) is now three and is around kids all the time.  His sister has taught him many things (colors, letters, etc...). We have a wonderful babysitter so I am seriously considering not sending him to pre-K for another year.

Answer 14

I think it is important for socialization skills for your child to go to pre-school/day care or whatever you call it, even for 1/2 day or a few hours per week.  By the time they're five and going to 'regular' school, being away from you, learning things from others, knowing how to behave with strangers, groups and making friends are skills they will already have....it really is beneficial.

Answer 15

Yes they really begin to develope social skill at that age. Plus they learn amazing things. My daughter has learned all of her shapes. She can now count in English, Spanish and French. She can write her name, say the alphabet and recognize each letter, etc. It is so cute to have her come home and tell me all about her morning. She only goes for a few hours three days a week, but she loves it.

Answer 16

He is ready to develop new social skills, as well as basic academic knowledge like cut and paste, letter identification, colors, etc.  My kids all started at two and it was the best thing for everyone.  Yes its hard leaving them but the longer they are at home the harder it will be for them to separate from you and to get used to an academic environment.  Two of my kids go from 7:50 am to 12:30 pm and the oldest who is in kindergarten until 2:30 pm.  They love their teachers, they get along great with their classmates and they have time to do other stuff.  Besides, it gives them a better mom because I have time to do all the other things that need to be done.  Its so worth it.

Answer 17

I sent my autistic son to preschool at 3 1/2 and it was the best thing I could have done for him. He desperately needed those social skills, and the structured environment.  I doubt very much that he would be where he is today without it.

Of course it is different for every child.  Some don't cope with the separation or the environment is too overwhelming for them. Maybe try putting him in a daycare for an hour or two this summer and see how he copes with it.  If he is comfortable being away from you and can acclimate to the other kids and adults I think he is ready.

Answer 18

I personally think that's too young. I would wait until they're 5, if you can. They'll be more socially and, if you work with them on learning some school basics like songs and letters of the alphabet, educationally developed by then.

Answer 19

thats a good age

i went to preschool when i was 3

and 4

and 5 was prek

then k at 6 yrs old

try to find a day care type preschool

then it will be more like daycare

~confused