Today I saw a topic about Beijing's encouragement of kindergartens to enroll 2 to 3-year-olds. Out of curiosity, I made a vote and asked the mothers if they would like to let their babies enter the kindergarten at the age of 2, and the result was about half and a half.
(Screenshot of the voting results I made)
In the comment area, parents left a message mentioning:
@English x: Depending on the level of teachers and childcare fees, the younger the child, the more critical the teacher.
@ k x restraint: yes! The elderly in the family bring a baby, even if they are full, clothed and warm, they cannot ask for more. Children still have to play with children, and it is better to have the guidance of professional preschool teachers.
@ Love x warm: depending on the specific situation of the child, can you express your own needs (this is very important!). Can you eat and go to the toilet by yourself (basic self-care ability), can you integrate into group life.
Many parents have mentioned that they are worried that their children will always get sick after entering the kindergarten, and they are reluctant to send them over.
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Regarding how old the child is, I have seen a saying that "the child goes to kindergarten 1 year later, which may change the trajectory of a lifetime". Is it really that scary to enter the park early? How big is the right place to enter the park? Let's talk about it today.
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01. How big is the most suitable for entering the park or sending care?
In fact, there is no so-called "best" age to enter kindergarten or send to kindergarten, because the "best" age for children to enter kindergarten or nursery is related to many factors. In the end, how much admission to kindergarten or nursery is best, is the result of weighing various factors, not just age.
For example, if there is no suitable person in the family who can take care of the child, as long as there is a suitable formal kindergarten or kindergarten in the local area, and the child's age meets the requirements for entering the kindergarten or kindergarten, that is the "best age", at least to ensure that someone can take care of the child and ensure safety.
In addition, whether the child enters the kindergarten or kindergarten is not simply based on the age factor, but also depends on whether the teachers of the kindergarten institution or kindergarten are of high quality, whether a good safe attachment relationship can be established with the child, and the child's personality characteristics.
Therefore, instead of worrying about how big to enter the kindergarten or how much to send to the nursery, it is better to consider the individualization of the child and the family, the environment in the kindergarten institution or kindergarten, the teacher, etc.
02. Entering the park earlier may affect the trajectory of a lifetime?
Bringing VS into the park or nursery at home
Which is better?
In fact, whether you enter the kindergarten at the age of 2 or enter the kindergarten at the age of 3, what is the ultimate impact on the child, whether it is positive or reverse, not simply looking at the age factor of 2 years old or 3 years old.
There has been a lot of research on whether it is better for children to be at home for a long time, or whether it is better to enter the kindergarten and enter the nursery. Simply put, the existing findings do not have a uniform answer. Read as everyone's interest and share the following information.
Studies have found that at 0-3 years old, caring for children at home may be the most ideal. Because in a family environment, children have lower stress levels, lower probability of getting sick, and fewer behavioral problems. However, other studies have found that it is sometimes not feasible for 0-3 years old to take care of children at home, and it is not necessarily the best to bring children at home, and quality childcare institutions will be better than impatient parents or elders.
Of all the studies, it is particularly noteworthy to note a large longitudinal study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH): the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development. The study collected data on more than 1,000 infants, assessed in detail a variety of parenting scenarios (including parents bringing their own, babysitting, going to nursery, kindergarten, etc.), and then followed these participating children for 15 years, and finally investigated the health, behavior and cognitive outcomes of children in various parenting scenarios and follow-up follow-up.
The findings suggest:
One
There is no essential difference in growth and development between a child who is completely cared for by the mother and a child who has the mother to take care of someone else.
Two
Whether it is a parent or a nanny at home, or a nursery or kindergarten, the most critical impact on all aspects of children's growth and development is the parenting environment of parents and families. That is to say, whether you go to kindergarten or not, parental traits and family environment are the most critical to the impact of children's growth and development.
1) Interaction between mother and child: Mothers have a positive response to their children, have a keen perception of their children's various needs, actively participate in children's interactions and provide children with good sensory stimuli (such as language, sounds, etc.) in interaction.
2) Family environment: daily life is regular, there are all kinds of books at home, all kinds of items that children can play with, and children actively participate in various suitable activities (such as going to the library, outings, etc.), in this characteristic family environment, the children's social and cognitive assessment results are better.
Three
In contrast to caring for children at home (such as asking a babysitter or an elder to take the children at home), children who go to a nursery or kindergarten:
Appears to be better at cognitive and language development.
● Some learning abilities related to letters and numbers are better.
● At the age of 2-3 years, there are fewer behavioral problems.
● At age 4.5, there are more behavioral problems (such as non-cooperation, aggression)
So, from this point of view, hiring someone to take the child at home, or sending it to a kindergarten or nursery, each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Four
Before the age of 4.5, if the child averages more than 30 hours a week in nursery or kindergarten, etc., it seems that by the age of 4 it is more likely to have behavioral problems and some minor health problems, such as upper respiratory tract infections.
03, 4 points worth remembering
There is still a lot of research on issues such as kindergarten, kindergarten, early education, and the childcare environment, and the results are also different. As a parent, I think the following 4 points are worth remembering:
1. The age of entering the kindergarten or kindergarten depends on the individual factor, and the number of age itself is not the most critical. It is best to take the child at home or go to the kindergarten, and it is best to enter the kindergarten at the age of several years, and it is necessary to weigh the child's personality, the needs of the child and the parents and other factors.
2. Whether the child is brought at home or sent to kindergarten or nursery, the most critical factor affecting the growth and development of the child is the family childcare environment. At home, it is very important to provide children with a safe and stable living environment and appropriate early guidance; it is very important to care for children, respond positively, and establish a good parent-child relationship.
3. If you enter a kindergarten or nursery school, the quality of teachers and institutions should be paid attention to. Teachers are conscientious, care for and care for children, actively respond to children, and can give children appropriate guidance, which is also conducive to the development of children's cognitive, social and emotional abilities.
4. If you send your child to kindergarten or nursery before the age of 3, try not to spend too much time in kindergarten or nursery. Because studies have found that if at this age, children average more than 30 hours a week in kindergarten or nursery, they may be more likely to have behavioral problems at age 4.
Finally, children entering kindergartens and nursery schools is a big topic, and the issues to be considered are also very complicated, in addition to the above mentioned, many other practical issues also need to be considered, such as cost, whether there is a quota, and how close to home. In view of the length, today's sharing is here, I hope to give you a rough reference.
I am Shanshan, pay attention to me, scientific parenting together, and grow up together.
- Partial References -
1.Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, DHHS. (2006). The NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development (SECCYD). Findings for Chidlren up to Age 4 ½ Years (05-4318). Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.
2.https://raisingchildren.net.au/grown-ups/work-child-care/planning-starting-child-care/child-care-feelings
3.http://www.hanen.org/HelpfulInfo/Articles/Does-child-care-make-a-difference-to-childrens-de.aspx
4.Buysse, V., Wesley, P. W., Bryant, D., & Gardner, D. (1999). Quality of early childhood programs in inclusive and noninclusive settings. Exceptional Children, 65(3), 301‐314.
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