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myLot reputation of 95/100. Sreekala (1667)   ranked 222 out of 14,906 in parenting10 months ago

Hi friends,

Normally kids are going to play school after two years of age. My son also started to go play school after he completed the age of 2. Now also he is not serious in his studies. If I sit with him then only he read his lessons or writes his home work. What I felt is; he is giving importance to his cars and toys more and when in the case of studies, he does it for my sake. I don’t have much time to sit with him that is the main problem.

Do you think it is because; he started his education in such a young age. Did it made an impact on him as studies are not important because in play school everything was assisted by us and I think still he is on that mood.

What is your observation and opinion? Is it normal with kids that they need the company of their parents for their studies?

Please share your ideas. happy

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 95/100. mjmlagat (1980)   ranked 698 out of 14,906 in parenting   10 months ago

I think the earlier the better my friend. Although there are also advantages and disadvantages of it since, a child's mind is so young that it easily adapts to learning but on the other hand, a child's young mind might be stressed earlier when he starts school early or he might fail to enjoy a true life of being a child.


myLot reputation of 95/100. Sreekala (1667)   ranked 222 out of 14,906 in parenting  10 months ago

Hi mjmlagat,

Now all parents think like that, the earlier starts education they (kids) can learn more. I agree it has advantages and disadvantages.

Thank you for coming as first and spending time with me. Have a great time. happythumbup

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2. myLot reputation of 90/100. psyche49f (2200)   ranked 1,393 out of 14,906 in parenting   10 months ago

There's no simple answer, but I guess it all depends on your kid in general. It could be that his having started early schooling has resulted in the lukewarm attitude toward school, or it's simply because your son is still young, and is not yet responsible, hence the lack of seriousness. Just be patient with him; it might just be a stage in his life. Who knows, with your parental guidance, he will start to pick up, and be more responsible later.


myLot reputation of 95/100. Sreekala (1667)   ranked 222 out of 14,906 in parenting  10 months ago

Hi psyche,

He has no problem for going to school but the problem is; he can sits with his studies only when I sit with him. If I given some work and ask him to finish and if I go to do my work, when I return to check with him, he must be doing some other thing. If I ask him, he will tell, you please sit here. I know he can study if I spare enough time with him but I have a small kid less than two years old and I am working too. So time is less with me. rolleyes

Thank your very much for spending time for me. Have a great day. thumbuphappy

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3. myLot reputation of 90/100. aminul8427 (1231)   ranked 3,167 out of 14,906 in parenting   10 months ago

Hi Sreekala! Wow you have given your son to school at the age of only two years. I went to school after 6 years. It is too less age to cope up with the pressure of school, rules, regulations, home work, reading etc. May God bless your son.


myLot reputation of 95/100. Sreekala (1667)   ranked 222 out of 14,906 in parenting  10 months ago

Hi aminul,

Actually I sent him to the play school but they taught him much because it was very necessary to learn something for attending the interviews for school admission. The play school authorities are keen to get selection for their children as it improves their good will. rolleyes

I also started education at the age of 5. Now my son is 7 years old and in second standard. Thank you very much for your participation and valuable time. happy

Have a great time. thumbup


myLot reputation of 90/100. aminul8427 (1231)   ranked 3,167 out of 14,906 in parenting  10 months ago

Hi Sreekala! Thank you very much for your response. Have a nice day.

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4. myLot reputation of 54/100. vandhu (380)   ranked 6,236 out of 14,906 in parenting   10 months ago

4 is the exact age to begin a child's study tour. it is because a child's cognition is equally balanced at this age.perfect to learn phonetics, which can never be learnt in any other later ages. 2 years is too early to make a child attentive. however you can place your child in a play school at this age to combine the practice of education through play...


myLot reputation of 95/100. Sreekala (1667)   ranked 222 out of 14,906 in parenting  10 months ago

Hi Vandhu,

How are you? You were not active in mylot, I have not seen you for the last many months. Where you went for these days?

Actually I sent him to the play school only. But they taught him much because it was very necessary to learn something for attending the interviews for school admission. The play school authorities are keen to get selection for their children as it improves the good will of their school. rolleyes

Many thanks for your participation and sharing your thoughts. happy

Have an excellent day. thumbup

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5. myLot reputation of 98/100. dragon54u (9465)   ranked 236 out of 14,906 in parenting   10 months ago

Children are not naturally geared towards formal studies before the age of 5 or 6. Before then, they are exploring the world around them and learning valuable lessons whether you know it or not. They should be allowed to "study" normally, playing with cars and toys--this is how they learn about gravity, movement, momentum and the laws of nature. They also learn to interact with people by their relations with their family. All this prepares them for school, whets their curiosity and by the time they are in kindergarten at 5 years old, they are ready and they have some understanding of the world around them.

To expect a child under the age of 5 or 6 to seriously study is to go against the nature of the child and I think you are asking for trouble later on.


myLot reputation of 95/100. Sreekala (1667)   ranked 222 out of 14,906 in parenting  10 months ago

Hi dragon54u,

I think I am already in trouble. Now I have to find out the solution. There are many reasons for sending him too early in school (we sent him to play school only). I have to find out more time for him, there is no other way. rolleyes

Many thanks for sharing your thoughts and spending time for me. happy

Have a great day. thumbup

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6. myLot reputation of 98/100. savak03 (2170)   ranked 2,169 out of 14,906 in parenting   10 months ago

First of all we need to know how old your son is now and what grade is he in.

Parents are always needed to give guidance to their children. It is our responsibility to see to it that they grow up to be a well rounded adult. The best thing a parent can give to their child is their time.


myLot reputation of 95/100. Sreekala (1667)   ranked 222 out of 14,906 in parenting  10 months ago

Hi savak,

I agree with you 'the best thing a parent can give to their child is their time', and I am running out of the same. My son is 7 year old and studying in second standard. I have another kid who is less than two years old. I am working too. I am staying away from native place and nobody here to support. My mother-in-law stayed with us and she looked after elder son upto the age of 2 and then she left to home town due to her old age. She is healthy but the climate condition (especially in winter) is not suitable for her age and affected badly on her (she is 74 year old now).

Regarding son's education, after two he started to sit in day care so we felt it is good to send play school and we sent him for enjoyment. But they taught him much because it was very necessary to learn something for attending the interviews for school admission. The play school authorities are keen to get selection for their children as it improves the good will of their school.

Now what I felt is if I spend enough time with him he can score good marks. (In his school they were assessing children everyday and accordingly giving them grade and there is no other exam for them, so everyday is important). Due to lack of time I provided tuition for him but the teacher was not good (as I find out from his works, she taught wrongly).

Now I hope you got a picture and I try my best to say in brief. I can’t include all these things in my discussion as it will become too lengthy.

Thank you for your valuable time and good suggestion. Have a great day. thumbuphappy

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7. myLot reputation of 88/100. zandi458 (5718)   ranked 162 out of 14,906 in parenting   10 months ago

I think sending kids too young to school is not advisable. They will get bored of studying the same stuff until they reach kinder. I think sending them to playschool is a waste of time and money cos they will have another year or so of pre-foundation class or kinder before entering the formal class 1. Give them the joy of learning in a home environment first before embarking on serious schooling.


myLot reputation of 95/100. Sreekala (1667)   ranked 222 out of 14,906 in parenting  10 months ago

Hi zandi,

Yes, it is not good, but we realized the same in a later stage. He is the first child and we were inexperienced too at that time, so done a great mistake. Now I have to find out solutions. Now he is 7 years old. Our second son is less than 2 year old and we won't do the mistake with him. But the funny thing is, he is learning quickly from his brother by observing him.(lol)

Many thanks for your valuable time. Have a great day. happythumbup

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8. dailyprofits (51)   ranked 7,842 out of 14,906 in parenting   10 months ago

Hi,

I am not in a position to answer this question because I am not yet married so dont have kids, but I can give you my uncle's example. He always loves his son and takes every day. My aunt sent her son to "Kinder Garden School" at the age of 1-11months he enjoyed lot and studied too. Many times my aunt watched her son from windows. Also in the beginning she did "Saraswathi Pooja" for success. I think it is the power of Lord Saraswathi that is working good to him. He has more concentration & extending studying time day by day. I think to achieve success we need to balance our life's materially and spiritually.

Moreover in the beginning it looks somewhat to stressful to son but slowly he improves latter(it is always good to share live-real examples with son).

Bye.


myLot reputation of 95/100. Sreekala (1667)   ranked 222 out of 14,906 in parenting  10 months ago

Hi dailyprofits,

Its ok but you can give the general opinion about education. But I am glad to read about your uncle's son. It is a custom to do ‘Saraswathi pooja’ before starting education. Kids are performing vidyarambh (Write the first letters in a temple) upon completion of two years of age in our state too.

Many thanks for the participation and your valuable time. happy

Have a great time. thumbuprolleyes

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9. myLot reputation of 68/100. chimrani (792)   ranked 9,249 out of 14,906 in parenting   10 months ago

friends normally 3-4 years childrens are sent to school for education in india.But friend we are taking away there happyness and there right to play and joy.

But normally educating at this age can make a child perfect after his education.

So 3-4 years age is best but i too send my child at this age only.But children can joy and play and lead good in his child hood


myLot reputation of 95/100. Sreekala (1667)   ranked 222 out of 14,906 in parenting  10 months ago

Hi Chimrani,

In North India, it is difficult to get admission in school and they are interviewing kids (now the court banned interviews by law). So parents wanted to train their child and eager to send the kids to play school as soon he/she or finishes two year. Now in every sector we can see competition and in the field of education it is in the peak.

Many thanks for sharing your thoughts too. happy

Have a great time. thumbuprolleyes

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10. myLot reputation of 67/100. barehugs (3850)   ranked 1,546 out of 14,906 in parenting   10 months ago

Children begin to learn before they are born. Quite a few Mothers realize this and begin to sing, and read to their unborn child. After birth babys begin to learn quickly by watching their parents, and listening to them speak. The best teachers are the parents, and the child will learn by example. If the parents use bad language they cannot expect their kids to do any different. Children are always listening, and the ideas of their parents are excepted as their own. Do not say or believe anything that you would not want your kids to say or believe. No teacher can ever expect to teach like a parent!


myLot reputation of 95/100. Sreekala (1667)   ranked 222 out of 14,906 in parenting  10 months ago

Hi barehugs,

Your comments are really excellent. I entirely agree with you. Parents should be the role model for their kids.

Many thanks for giving some nice thoughts. Have a nice day. thumbup

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