I need to bring up an important point. Some psychologists and educators advocate starting public school education at two years of age, claiming that a great opportunity will be lost if we do not start sending our two-year-olds to school in order to build their intelligence. Many opponents, myself included, do not agree. Although they recognize possible benefits for some children, they argue that young children will lose much more than they gain if we institutionalize their learning this early in life. They argue that in the early months, the child needs the home. They argue that schools are too bureaucratic and complex to be sensitive to the individual needs of tiny tots. They say that removing a very young child from the home will weaken the home environment and too much responsibility will be placed on the schools. Numerous studies of home and parental influence on learning support this position.
This places great importance on the home, which is where it should rightly be. In my opinion, parents are the best teachers and and whenever possible, the home is the best opportunity for very young children to learn and grow, if parents will take on the responsibility. I hope this blog will help and inspire parents to teach their young children. A powerful intellect is one of the best legacy that we can give our children.
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