Friday, September 02, 2022

More States Are Mandating Kindergarten. Here Are 3 Reasons Why That’s A Bad Idea

Very recommendable! Important food for thought!

Compulsory kindergarten or schooling negates the fact that children learn at different times and different speeds. It e.g. increases the risk of misdiagnosing (e.g. ADHD, dyslexia) and stigmatize children.

It touches upon the age old fundamental question as to the extent of who is responsible and decides over the well being of children, the parents or the state/society!

"... California is the latest state to try to mandate kindergarten for all students, angling to become the 20th to do so. The California legislature recently passed a bill for compulsory kindergarten attendance that is now awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature. ..."

More States Are Mandating Kindergarten. Here Are 3 Reasons Why That’s A Bad Idea. - Foundation for Economic Education Kindergarten may be valuable for some children, but it shouldn’t be compulsory.

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