subject: The Benefits Of Sending Your Child To A Preschool [print this page] Most parents need to face the decision of whether to enroll their child at preschool or not. This article will present the benefits of this early stage of education. Pre-schools cater for children aged 3-5 years.
Preschool is also called nursery school, kindergarten, play school, or day care. More and more children are being enrolled at these schools everywhere in the world. Five lengthy studies have revealed some remarkable information about children who have attended such a school.
Children who have received a kindergarten education usually succeed throughout their school career. They also have a better chance of success at university and college. The studies showed that a group of 4th graders in Michigan, who had attended kindergarten, passed math and literacy assessment exams with higher marks than children who had not.
When a child does poorly in class and fails, he or she has to repeat that grade. This is unconstructive for all involved - the child, his or her parents and the school, as well as the economy. The child is branded as a failure. Confidence and self-image dives and even their classmates view them in a poor light.
Many children who cannot perform well in a regular class are placed in Special Education classes. Apart from an extra expense for the parents, these classes are demoralizing for the child. Preschool education can reduce this possibility, thereby saving money for the family, the state, and the community.
Studies were also conducted on adults who had attended kindergarten. The results showed that these people were far less likely to become criminals. Adults who had not attended kindergarten had a much higher incidence of criminal behavior. Once again, this is expensive for the state and the community. Therefore nursery school education can reduce delinquency and the crime rate.
Adults who attended nursery school showed the ability to get work, settle down and raise a stable family. They were also more likely to play a contributing role in society and in their communities. In addition, the rate of divorce was substantially less in comparison to adults who did not attend nursery school.
A child's efficiency and input in the classroom can be enhanced by kindergarten education. Children who have been through this phase acquire better life skills. They learn how to solve problems, are able to comply with discipline, and have respect for their elders.
Children with a preschool education are more reliable, trustworthy and responsible than those who did not experience kindergarten. Furthermore, they are able to make friends more easily, and show willingness to take part in group or team activities. In addition, they develop good leadership skills.
