tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743746633913926150.post5123611236758456172..comments2024-03-12T07:00:44.143-04:00Comments on CHILDMYTHS: Choosing a Developmentally Appropriate Preschool/ Child Care ProgramJean Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14619393019771381980noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743746633913926150.post-38509176028953645082017-12-16T00:40:23.378-05:002017-12-16T00:40:23.378-05:00I think that 20 years ago preschool may not have b...I think that 20 years ago preschool may not have been necessary, in the context of educational standards but socially I think it was beneficial even then. Now I believe preschool is absolutely necessary. In preschool they are prepared for kindergarten, the kindergarten curriculum is much different than when I was a kid 35 years ago. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11228250252526813031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743746633913926150.post-1281573173287120072017-11-05T15:29:20.342-05:002017-11-05T15:29:20.342-05:00It is probably not necessary for everybody, but it...It is probably not necessary for everybody, but it can be very helpful for kids whose adult caregivers are overworked and overtired or whose homes do not provide much opportunity for learning through play or for learning social skills.Jean Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619393019771381980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743746633913926150.post-53839016465525575772017-11-02T19:38:42.074-04:002017-11-02T19:38:42.074-04:00Another good question would be "would it be b...Another good question would be "would it be better for my child just to be at home, instead of with strangers in a preschool?" I don't think preschool is necessary. Fatcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687367589610368444noreply@blogger.com