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January 16, 2025 2025-01-22 11:18Future Starts Here
Advantages of sending children to preschool
Early childhood education plays a crucial role in shaping foundational skills that benefit people throughout their lives. Research shows that preschool children demonstrated stronger social and emotional development than kids who did not. Preschool programs provide environments where children can physically, socially, emotionally, and language development, to help them better adapt and be prepared for kindergarten.
“It isn’t necessary to send your kids to preschool, but it is beneficial for both the child and the parent,” said Deerfield Beach High School junior Thiago Codeceira.
High-quality preschool settings often introduce children to basic concepts like numbers, letters, and shapes, creating a solid academic base. Moreover, these environments promote curiosity and a love for learning, which can influence attitudes toward education in later years.
“I don’t think preschool is needed. It is mostly used for parents who may need to work and need their children to be in a safe learning environment,” said DBHS Auriel Neal. “It works for some and doesn’t for others.”
Social interaction is another important part of preschool. Interacting with other kids and adults in a guided setting helps develop empathy, cooperation, and social cues they will need for future grades. Preschool programs often expose children to diversity, broadening their understanding of different cultures and perspectives.
Access to preschool has been linked to long-term societal benefits. Children who attend preschool are more likely to graduate from high school, pursue higher education, and secure stable employment. Communities also often benefit from reduced crime rates and higher economic productivity when people are exposed to early education development.
Preschool isn’t a necessary thing that all children need, but is often recommended by researchers and children’s pediatricians. It adds to a child’s development and increases their chances of becoming successful in the future. Preschool is also a tool that can give benefits to the parents; providing them a way to have their child taken care of, while still being able to go out and make a living.
