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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The bottom line is that if a kid comes from a family where any parent even bothers to think about the distinction of play-based preschool vs. academic preschool, then she will do just fine in either one, or she will do just fine with no preschool at all. It just doesn't matter, people. [/quote] More on this: http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/the_kids/2013/01/how_important_is_preschool_if_you_are_researching_early_education_philosophies.html[/quote] The Slate article, like most "popular reading," is rather simplistic. More in depth studies demonstrate that "academic preschools" that use rote learning, memorization, and drilling (endless worksheets, Kumon, etc.) for preschool age kids are detrimental. They create learning anxiety, reduce imagination and problem-solving initiative, and increase aversion to school. [/quote] +1 (Yes, anxiety.)[/quote]
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