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In reply to the discussion: Start schooling later than age five, say experts [View all]liberal_at_heart
(12,081 posts)18. I have spent years trying to undo the damage done by my son's school. I have tried to teach him
that he is not stupid. He is quite the opposite. He is intelligent and bright. I have told him that he learns differently and that the school just doesn't teach him the way he needs to learn. I have taught him that he is not to give up. He has to do his work. He has to put in the effort, but if it doesn't get all the way finished I don't care. We have a moto. Do what you can and don't worry about the rest. What a waste of an educational opportunity. And all because they expect all kids to learn the exact same way like robots.
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It's indoctrination rather than play. Really there should be more play through K12.
NYC_SKP
Sep 2013
#5
You know what's funny/sad about that? Learning through play isn't a new idea.
winter is coming
Sep 2013
#11
I have spent years trying to undo the damage done by my son's school. I have tried to teach him
liberal_at_heart
Sep 2013
#18
"When I was that age..." is just another way of denying the scientific results
TeamPooka
Sep 2013
#38
My kids didn't have a problem. They both missed the cut off date and never had any social problems.
liberal_at_heart
Sep 2013
#16
I agree with everything you said. Science says that young adults brains don't finish fully forming
liberal_at_heart
Sep 2013
#62
you got it. They need the socialization that preschool and kindergarten bring, but as far as
liberal_at_heart
Sep 2013
#44
It's just a different time. That's all. I think all people have a difficult time accepting that
liberal_at_heart
Sep 2013
#57
I think video games can teach a lot. They teach kids how to strategize, plan, and they can also
liberal_at_heart
Sep 2013
#48