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Is Preschool Worth the Time, Money, and Stress on Your Family?BY: Guest User | Category: Education | Submitted: 2010-02-17 09:40:46
Anyone who has had kids can attest to how quickly it seems like they grow up. Their first day of school is almost a rite of passage for kids in our culture (or at least for their parents). With that first day of school seemingly coming so quickly anyway, is it really worth it to move it up a few years to send your child to preschool? The advocates of preschool share statistics and studies that show the benefits of preschool on children. Their argument is usually founded on the fact that a child's brain is growing so quickly in the early years, that it is best to take advantage of that rapid growth to get kids ready for kindergarten and later grades. There is some evidence that supports this view. Children who have gone to preschool have been shown to be more likely to graduate from high school, are less likely to have multiple arrests, and are less likely to be dependent on welfare. Those who argue the other side tend to cite the importance of the family in the life of children as their primary argument. Because a preschool arrangement removes the child from the family for a large portion of his/her day, that child is denied the opportunity to see the father and mother as the primary educator. Removing a child from the family environment in favor of a structured classroom setting has also been linked to the culture placing a higher value on peer groups than on family interactions. For the same reasons that the pro-preschool groups have, the rapid growth of the brain and the increased receptivity to knowledge makes these groups see it as even more important that children are given the opportunity to form their primary bonds with their families. The statistics on the benefits of preschool attendance have also been criticized. Because of the prevalence of preschools in affluent neighborhoods, the results of students who have been in preschool may be skewed based not on the validity of preschool, but on the benefits and detriments that affluence and other opportunities afford. Regardless of what the studies say about preschool attendance, the choice to have your child attend preschool is best made based on your own family's situation. If the cost of preschool is going to cause the parents to have to work more and take on more stress, it might be better to have your child stay at home in a happier atmosphere instead of going to school. Other factors that you should take into account before deciding whether or not to enroll your child in preschool are the quality of preschool programs in the area, the attitude you and your spouse have about the educational system and preschool in general, and the test results and lifestyle outcomes of others who hold your values. No matter what you decide, you should be satisfied with your own decision and willing to make a change if you find your family suffering as a result of your original choice. After all, the most education that your child will receive is the one that living as part of a family gives them. Article Source: http://www.writearticles.org/ About Author / Additional Info: Comments on this article: (0 comments so far)
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