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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]…succeed in life? Not being snarky, I’m just trying to understand. When I was young, children just watched TV and had no academic “enrichment” outside of perhaps an instrument and a sport. Certainly no Kumon or academic acceleration. They went on to have successful careers and great lives. Were standards lower? Are children going to be a lot smarter because of screen time limits? [/quote]

Teacher here. Standards were lower. I went to kindergarten in 1980. It was easier then the pre-k is now at my public school. We learned to write our name, one letter each week, counting to 10. That’s pretty much it for academics. It was a half-day and that included a nap time. Now, students are expected to do so much more. I would’ve been far below grade level entering kindergarten if I started now. [/quote]

That's the same today. Letters are expected in Kindergarten. Earlier than that is just preview exposure.

You are seeing UMC ultra competitive parents, not different developmental standards for children. [/quote]

I posted above. I teach kindergarten and kids who enter kindergarten without any letter/sound knowledge are already pretty far behind. If they are bright and come to school every day, they could catch up and meet the EOY benchmarks but it doesn't happen often. Typically, the kids who enter behind, stay behind. I teach in a Title 1 school and we are expected to move mountains. Do I think it is appropriate? Not really. Our kids need a lot more outdoor time and free choice time. They need more exposure to field trips and assemblies. [/quote]

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