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In reply to the discussion: Start schooling later than age five, say experts [View all]TBF
(32,056 posts)53. That is actually why I decided to stay home -
my husband got a raise before the 2nd child was born so I decided to take time off. It is a relief to be able to be more involved at the schools, not have to do laundry at midnight (when both parents are working that is what you end up doing some days), and just be around more in general when the kids need you. Whether it's taking them to activities, checking their homework, or simply teaching them how to ride their bike.
These days it is a luxury though. So many people feel that economically they just can't make that choice. For me it was sort of the opposite - I worried about how much of myself I was willing to lose in the process (I'm really not cut out to be a SAHM) but we are managing.
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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