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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 agree. That's all my Kindergarten taught my kids. They started with colors actually and one letter a week. I found it ridiculous and disgusting. I don't feel very competitive but that's what my kids learned in Pre-K. They both knew how to read going into K. It's like school and the teachers have zero expectations for kids. My 2nd is in 1st grade and my older one is older elementary. School test scores are abysmal. My oldest is doing absolutely everything that school is asking and teachers are doing, but she's not learning enough to even pass the state tests. This is why we started Kumon. School is basically just a cheap daycare I guess. [/quote]

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