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Studies Show Preschools

Build Successful Children

The more liberal parents of today are beginning to question the necessity of early

education and whether preschool really does help children succeed in the long run or

not. Paying for preschool can be an additional expense, and some parents may think it

isn’t worth the extra buck.

New studies, however, proved that preschool programs give a child proper training for

going into an academic institution and preparing for the adult life.

Surface-Level Success

“Pre-kindergarten and early education programs are incredibly important,” said

Kenneth Dodge, director of the Duke Center for Child and Family Policy. “Especially for

parents, for business leaders… and for policy makers who are spending money on it.”

A research from North Carolina studied about 1 million students who attended early

childhood programs between the years 1995 and 2010. They discovered that children

who attended preschool or daycare had higher test scores in elementary and had

lesser chances of repeating a grade.

The Edge of Early Childhood Education

The National Institute for Early Education Research believes that preschool is a venue

for kids to socialize and think of creative solutions to problems. Children who stay at

home are less likely to adapt right away to a school setting once they are in the best

age for elementary or middle school. Children learn “soft skills” and will use them in

the transition stage from a daycare to a campus.

According to Gerald Bradshaw, an international college admission consultant,

preschoolers also learn the importance of healthy competition and academic

competence. Not only are kids inspired by one another to excel, they become open-

minded to feedback and criticism from teachers.

“There is a built-in advantage in vying for top scholastic honors at an early age,” said

Bradshaw. “The sooner they realize making mistakes is part of learning, the better.”

Sources:

http://kidstownohio.com/

http://nieer.org/

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/lifestyles/ct-ptb-bradshaw-

column-st-0106-20170104-story.html

http://www.vicksburgpost.com/2017/01/03/spangler-preschool-more-important-

than-ever/

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.12645/abstract

Spending money on something with long term success manifestations can be

frustrating for parents, but with a little patience and trust in the system, children will

be at the top of their game when they grow up.