Comments on: Kindergarten: Past and Present

By: Devon Simmons

Devon Simmons — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:40:09 +0000

That’s why we’re going to try homeschooling! No strict rules or time restraints and I have a lot more say in my children’s lives.

By: Josey

Josey — Sun, 18 May 2008 18:57:34 +0000

Thanks for reading and commenting. It sounds like it is happening everywhere!

By: IcyCucky

IcyCucky — Sun, 18 May 2008 12:05:00 +0000

That’s too much for the little one. And like Rhodora Bande said, it’s happening everywhere. In my city, kindergarden is now an all day business..no more half-day!

By: Rhodora Bande

Rhodora Bande — Sat, 17 May 2008 12:59:16 +0000

It's happening everywhere. In my place, that is also the complaint of almost every mother I know whose child is attending kindergarten for the first time. Worse, these children (sometimes aged 3 and 1/2) have to wake up at 6:00 so they won't be late for their 7 A.M. class. I dread that day when my 2-year old daughter will have to go to school.

By: Lucy Lockett

Lucy Lockett — Sat, 17 May 2008 08:01:04 +0000

Wow, school is an ever changing environment! As long as your child is happy and learning are the main points to remember. There are more expectations on the children and the parents in this modern day system. Children learn best when they are having fun too!

By: shaun ashcroft

shaun ashcroft — Fri, 16 May 2008 22:12:47 +0000

Thanks Josey. That was illuminating to here how the system works there.What age are you talking about. Our kids start kindergarden at 4 then school at five in NZ and Australia.
The problem with the system you are talking about I think, is it removes the real aspect of life from learning and being and that is fun! It makes children into future earners and money systems right from the word go. And yet we laugh at other cultures where they are very regimented. It does not seem right does it. Thanks again.

By: Ruby Hawk

Ruby Hawk — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:47:18 +0000

It is too much stress for a young child. Why can’t we let them have fun learning without so much pressure?

By: Alexa Gates

Alexa Gates — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:29:16 +0000

oh my god! that’s crazy! I remember kidergarden.. we had a lot of fun… and it was only half day… that wasn’t that long ago either about 11 yearsish.. i think it’s a little too much… especially algebra and geometry… you dont’ learn that until high school…

By: Melinda

Melinda — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:13:29 +0000

I just enrolled my son in kindergarten on Monday. I was so amazed at hoe much paperwork there was for us to fill out. I walked down the halls thinking the same thoughts of how different this was to my childhood experience. There are a lot of expectation on kids at a very young age now. They have this long list of things that he should be able to do when the year is over. I am a little concerned that it will be to much. I guess we have to just see how the year goes and pray for his fortitude.

By: quiet voice

quiet voice — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:57:36 +0000

…Hi there, well I must say,
if my first day of school, had been
as you described, I would have gone
home, got under the bed, and not
come out ). Seems a bit stressful
for a little one. I agree with the
safety measures. I just hope they
evaluate the programs, to see the
effect on the children, in
consultation with the parents.
Good luck to you and your child.
Take care. Well written, by the way.