Interesting there can't be more than one way to say it? I mean in a non condescending way?
If you'd like, I can use small words so you can understand.
It's cute that you like to think you are so much smarter than everyone on this board, yet always have to call in back up on any post you contribute to here.
It's cute that you like to think you are so much smarter than everyone on this board, yet always have to call in back up on any post you contribute to here.
I don't "like to think." And it's not everyone on this board. It's mainly just you; in that regard, I feel pretty confident. lol.
I am glad you have so much confidence in yourself on a message board. Since this is real life and all.
Please feel free to actually contribute to the board one day. I mean when you have time in between telling us we are wrong.
Why bother? It's more entertaining this way. lol. Some posters on this board seem interesting, but boy, you sure try to run roughshod over everyone, don't you?
Do I? I mean you are obviously the one who knows all about me. Tell me more please.
The thing is, being smart is just one aspect of school. If your child is truly a G&T genius who needs to be challenged (and kids do need to be academically challenged) there are other ways to achieve that. School isn't just about being able to do the work, you have to be able to do the work, sit quietly much longer than you do in preschool, stand in a line (quietly in the halls), raise your hand to go to the bathroom/ask a question/ask for help (in other words, you need impulse control), you need certain fine motor skills to complete projects, you only get a very short recess time (compared to preschool), even lunch is a problem for kids who are used to getting 30 minutes to eat and you have a much shorter time in kinder. Then there's the emotional maturity and being on the same emotional level as peers and being able to maintain friendships with those kids who will be her classmates for 13 years.
If a kid struggles with any of these things, there are supports there to help them. No one goes into kindergarten being a perfect student. But if she struggles with any of these things at 4, I don't see why you would send her to struggle when you could wait and let the problem solve itself in another year. There are super special snowflakes who are ready at 4 but they are few and far between and I would look at the whole picture, what her daily expectations will be, before deciding to send her. She can be academically challenged at home and in preschool if you are concerned about that. Personally, I'd rather my child be one of the more mature kids than on the immature side so I would hold her and wait another year.
Andplusalso, everything Rora said about being 10 in middle school and 17 in college. 21 and expected to start a grown up career. Local sports team are divided by age, not by grade, so she wouldn't play with her friends from school, she'd be with the younger kids. etc etc.
Parents who don't want to fall children to start college at 17 should have them take a gap year after high school instead. I understand that there are sometimes legit reasons for redshirting, but to do it solely because you don't your child entering college at 17 is just silly. It's 13 years in the future. A gap year is a lot more practical. And also, just because you start college at 17 doesn't mean you'll graduate college at 21, like you're assuming. These days, it usually takes longer than 4 years to get a Bachelor's Degree.
Poster also resurrected a redshirt post on mmm with this same "information." It's apparently her call in life to troll message boards talking about red shirting to help them see the light.
Poster also resurrected a redshirt post on mmm with this same "information." It's apparently her call in life to troll message boards talking about red shirting to help them see the light.
The thing is, being smart is just one aspect of school. If your child is truly a G&T genius who needs to be challenged (and kids do need to be academically challenged) there are other ways to achieve that. School isn't just about being able to do the work, you have to be able to do the work, sit quietly much longer than you do in preschool, stand in a line (quietly in the halls), raise your hand to go to the bathroom/ask a question/ask for help (in other words, you need impulse control), you need certain fine motor skills to complete projects, you only get a very short recess time (compared to preschool), even lunch is a problem for kids who are used to getting 30 minutes to eat and you have a much shorter time in kinder. Then there's the emotional maturity and being on the same emotional level as peers and being able to maintain friendships with those kids who will be her classmates for 13 years.
If a kid struggles with any of these things, there are supports there to help them. No one goes into kindergarten being a perfect student. But if she struggles with any of these things at 4, I don't see why you would send her to struggle when you could wait and let the problem solve itself in another year. There are super special snowflakes who are ready at 4 but they are few and far between and I would look at the whole picture, what her daily expectations will be, before deciding to send her. She can be academically challenged at home and in preschool if you are concerned about that. Personally, I'd rather my child be one of the more mature kids than on the immature side so I would hold her and wait another year.
Andplusalso, everything Rora said about being 10 in middle school and 17 in college. 21 and expected to start a grown up career. Local sports team are divided by age, not by grade, so she wouldn't play with her friends from school, she'd be with the younger kids. etc etc.
Parents who don't want to fall children to start college at 17 should have them take a gap year after high school instead. I understand that there are sometimes legit reasons for redshirting, but to do it solely because you don't your child entering college at 17 is just silly. It's 13 years in the future. A gap year is a lot more practical. And also, just because you start college at 17 doesn't mean you'll graduate college at 21, like you're assuming. These days, it usually takes longer than 4 years to get a Bachelor's Degree.
Therefore, someone who enters college at 17 is more likely to graduate at 22 than 21.
Not sure why I'm taking troll bait but it's pretty challenging to convince a 17 year old to take a year off especially when her friends are off to college and she's excited. Sure, if your kid is suffering from burnout it probably won't be a hard sell and has shown to have some benefits for students who didn't perform well in high school. Studies show 10% of kids who take a year off don't ever go back to school so it might not be the best idea for your kid down the road. Sure, there may be some four year olds who are excelling academically, socially and emotionally that are 100% ready but I believe more often than not giving that extra year of play based preschool when there aren't academic expectations improves future skills in all domains.
Post by mrsn052408 on Jan 11, 2016 20:57:26 GMT -5
I came here over a year ago asking about this. All the regulars on the board told me to not put my 4 year old in kindy. The pre-school teacher told us not to do it. I started kindy at 4. I didn't want her to be separated from her friends. I did what I wanted and she started kindy at 4. Guess what? She is repeating kindy this year.
I'm a nurse not an educator. I read all of the literature. I thought I knew best. I had multiple conversations with the school administration.
She struggled last year. She is not struggling this year. And, she did great making new friends and keeping the old.
And, her friend who was born two days after her and started kindy at 4 with her was promoted to 1st grade at the recommendation of the kindy teacher. So the girls are the exact same age and my DD is in kindy and the other girl is in 1st. And they are both thriving.
Listen to the teachers. They are the experts. Lesson learned in my world.
I came here over a year ago asking about this. All the regulars on the board told me to not put my 4 year old in kindy. The pre-school teacher told us not to do it. I started kindy at 4. I didn't want her to be separated from her friends. I did what I wanted and she started kindy at 4. Guess what? She is repeating kindy this year.
I'm a nurse not an educator. I read all of the literature. I thought I knew best. I had multiple conversations with the school administration.
She struggled last year. She is not struggling this year. And, she did great making new friends and keeping the old.
And, her friend who was born two days after her and started kindy at 4 with her was promoted to 1st grade at the recommendation of the kindy teacher. So the girls are the exact same age and my DD is in kindy and the other girl is in 1st. And they are both thriving.
Listen to the teachers. They are the experts. Lesson learned in my world.
I'm proud of you for doing what's best for your daughter and that she seems to be thriving so well this year!