"Introducing children at the age of five into the structure and discipline of a classroom could even be harmful."
I agree with this study, especially because I have a 5-year-old that is my fourth child. He plays, plays, plays, and we do very little schooling yet.
Cambridge Study Says 5-year-olds Too Young To Start School
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/oct/09102105.html
“A study of primary education by Cambridge University recommends that formal schooling of children should begin at the age of six, a year later than the present norm in the UK…”
“No evidence suggesting formal teaching environments benefited young children…”
“Introducing children at the age of five into the structure and discipline of a classroom could even be harmful…”
“‘If they are already failing by the age of four-and-a-half or five it’s going to be quite difficult to get them back into the system again. They are not going to learn to read, write and add up if you have alienated them,’ Pugh said.”
“The report recommends that children up to the age of six should instead continue the more informal, play-based education typically found in nurseries…”
“Other studies have found marked negative effects from the introduction of 3 to 5 year olds to formal schooling, including brain chemistry damage, aggression, negative social and emotional development, and illness.”
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Phew! Now I don’t have to worry so much that my 5 year old would rather play with trucks than do school.
Although he does enjoy his math book, and colouring sometimes…