Education

Is it better to start school at age 7 instead of 6?

For

A later start allows more emotional maturity and readiness.

Against

Early learning builds habits that benefit lifelong education.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • generally speaking yeah, there's a noticeable difference and I'd almost always recommend parents starting their kids later if they have the option.
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  • It's been proven that 6/7 is the optimal age to start learning academics.
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Against

  • The mind of a 4 years old child is like a sponge ready to absorb any kind of information.
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  • Early childhood education is one of the most important factors in a child’s development. 7 is too old.
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