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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Playing is so important at this age. I worry more about the potential extra stress we cause by demanding our little ones to perform so far above expectations in all areas. We leave too little room for them to become who they are on their own terms. There is more to a person than rote memorization and more for our wee ones to learn about being social, compassionate beings in this world and critical thinkers than drilling can provide. I don't worry that DD will be able one day to read a chapter book. If she does so at 4 or 6, I don't care. I am far more concerned that she'll be interested and engaged in what is being communicated and be able to provide critical thought. This is a skill you don't pick up at KUMON. I'm pro-KUMON, but there are other important things to instill in our youngest citizens.

Actually, I am in a math-based field and we don't push math at home in the same vein as KUMON. We don't drill or work on math problems. Our DC shows a proclivity for math (not suprising as both parents in those careers). We focus on providing materials that she needs when she needs them. [/quote]

I think you may be weaving two completely different issues together.

1)    Demanding little ones to perform so far above expections in all areas

vs  2)   Actively impeding a child  performing so far above the expectations of their peers for fear they are getting to far ahead of their peers

Both are wrong.

KUMON is done at home every day so I would disagree with you that you are not requiring completion of the daily exercises from your child.  Your child would not acheive the results you mention if she was not daily engaged in this activity at home. [/quote]

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