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Well, I personally find yes it is moving it along too fast. I remember what 25 years ago after my daughter's birth and being told 'soon there's pre-school' and I wondered, what is that? Oh but the times are changing. I don't agree with the pushing too soon because truly a child's development and nurturing are still forming at 2 but, this is the way the world has changed. Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on January 31, 2011 at 9:05 AM
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Years ago, I felt very rejected when I visited the "top" preschool with my then 3 year old daughter, and I could tell she didn't fit in - the kids were aggressive, bold, loud, assertive, and pretty much ignored her as she was too shy and reserved. I didn't even apply. She went to an average pre-school and still graduated summa cum laude from college. By the time my son was in high school, I was favoring the very non-competitive approach to education for all ages - Montessori style. They're both happier for it, I think.
posted by
juliah
on January 27, 2011 at 2:23 AM
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It does seem to be happening that way.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on January 22, 2011 at 4:33 PM
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If it is competitive it's good they are planning ahead! It just seems like too young! If they wait she will probably miss out and that would be awful! Shelly
posted by
sam444
on January 21, 2011 at 10:16 PM
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I guess it all depends on what parents want for their child/children, and what they can afford. Preschool should never take the place of time spent with the parents and teaching by the parents.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 21, 2011 at 9:23 PM
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Amanda
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posted by
BC-A
on January 21, 2011 at 8:52 PM
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Re: yes
I agree with you completely.
posted by
Amanda__
on January 21, 2011 at 7:19 PM
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yes
it seems parents are more and more concerned about the getting into the right school nowdays. In some ways this is good, in other ways it can be detrimental. Let's face it a 2 year old should be enjoying care bears and barney,
posted by
jesse_jean
on January 21, 2011 at 6:54 PM
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