At what age should a child start going to school?

Philippines
April 16, 2013 4:50am CST
hello, my son is turning 3 years old this coming June and i want him to go to school, do you think this is the proper age for him to go to school? at an early age i want him to learn a lot in school like counting, reading, singing and dancing. can you suggest proper age for a child to go to school? thank you!
3 responses
@ayeeesha (1127)
• Philippines
16 Apr 13
I think 4 is the right age for a child to go to school. However, there are different play schools that can help your child prepare before going to a real school. I enrolled my daughter in one of the playschools near our place so that she won't get shocked when she starts going to a real school. Maybe you should try that first :)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
thank you for the idea ayeeesha!
• United States
16 Apr 13
I didnt start school until I was 5 or 6. (Cant remember exactly how old I was). Depending on where you live some schools may have age restrictions on when they can start in grade school. (Kidnergarden here in the USA) I think that it is depending on when their birthday is. I dont think pre-school has age restrictions although it is probably at least 4 years old. My mom didnt want to send us to pre-school though. Personally I think 5 or 6 is the proper age for children to start going to school. Also tv programs like Sesame Street helped me with learning so if you would like having your child watch programs like that can help them learn too.
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
thank you elvis for the response! i was 6 years old also when i start school, i didn't have kindergarten or primary they sent me in grade school when i was 6 years old.
@dagami (1158)
• Rome, Italy
16 Apr 13
if you are a working mom and the choice is between school and a babysitter, then i suggest that you take the child to school. however, if you stay at home then you can also teach your child these things. i think it would be better if you wait until the age of four when your child is more independent and does not need help in the toilet, table, etc...
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
yes i am a working mom i want my child to start learning at an early age since i'm a working mom and i can't teach and supervise him everyday. thank you for response dagami!