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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote] Some parents do prepare their kids academically for school, teach them to sit when appropriate and play when allowed[/quote]

Sad that we have come to a place where a four year old can only "play when allowed."[/quote]

Why do you assume kids only sit and do work at school.  And, why can't they play at home.  My kid went to an academic preschool and they had work periods - about half the class was play and half was work.  The work was simple, too simple.  If you challenge kids, most rise to the occasion.  If you dumb them down, don't be surprised if that is how they act, fighting school, refusing to sit, etc.  Your attitude goes a long way.

6 is far to old to start K.  We didn't push for early entrance and went private for a year.  I completely regret not pushing it as I was basically told if your child has any minor delays, they will not take them so I didn't bother trying.  A year later those delays are gone, he is the oldest in his class and complaining about what he is learning as its not challenging enough.  So, now we are trying to get him moved up.  It is far more complicated than age and size.  Kids need to be challenged.  Kids need to learn expectations and the earlier you do it where it becomes their normal, the easier it is for them to adjust.  I send my kid to school to learn.  I don't expect him to play at school.  He can play before school, after school, weekends and summers.  Elementary school is not preschool.  If your kid still needs or wants to play, hold them back till they are ready.  But, don't hold other kids back who are capable and want to learn.[/quote]

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