https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:11:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-preschool-article#post-508870 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:03:39 +0000 sarac 508870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: Yeaaaaah. I think my daughter will really love it, so it's a win win. But I'd send her just for my own sake - I am really not good at being with another human 24 hours a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-preschool-article#post-508485 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:00:35 +0000 T-Mom 508485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarac: those were my thoughts, exactly! Pre-school is for me, not DD! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-preschool-article#post-508480 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:58:33 +0000 sarac 508480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She may not NEED it, but man, I do. I realize now that I am not suited to be a full time, stay at home mom forever. I think I'll really enjoy her being in someone else's awesome care 6-9 hours a week. I need a break, like crazy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-preschool-article#post-508459 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:49:24 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 508459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: +1 :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-preschool-article#post-508433 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:42:03 +0000 yoursilverlining 508433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Interesting article. It really burns me when funds for head start, preschools, school lunch, etc. are cut. To spend a little now makes a huge difference in the lives of tons of children, and ends up costing society a lot less in the long run. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-preschool-article#post-508432 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:41:42 +0000 Bao 508432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think preschool is great, since I am a SAHM my LO will most likely be with me all day, with the occasional play date. I will do educational things with her, but that doesn't help her social skills at all. If we can't afford preschool when the time comes then I will do my best to get her out around kids her age so she can learn social skills! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-preschool-article#post-508418 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:38:42 +0000 MrsTiz 508418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think preschool is great. Even if they don't learn anything educational they learn to socialize. Most toddlers are only familiar with their families, so to have a group of "Friends" is huge IMO. Learning sharing, social skills, how to be away from their parents, etc. My kids will absolutely go to pre-school, especially if they aren't in daycare first.</p> <p> I think that is a little absurd that they think that preschool = poor parents/unstable home life. Is that the same for daycare? Ridiculous. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-preschool-article#post-508416 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:37:58 +0000 aprk 508416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fascinating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-preschool-article#post-508410 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:35:36 +0000 daniellemybelle 508410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: I thought it was great too! I think it should definitely take pressure off higher-income parents who fret over the perfect choice. It also really goes to show how important preschool is for disadvantaged kids. I wish Classical Montessori was an option for more kids that REALLY need it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-preschool-article#post-508360 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:23:21 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 508360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>GREAT article! I was really happy to see that Classical Montessori was the one program that got kids ahead! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-preschool-article#post-508321 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:12:28 +0000 daniellemybelle 508321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This article says, "If you are reading this article, your kid probably doesn’t need preschool."</p> <p><a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/the_kids/2013/01/how_important_is_preschool_if_you_are_researching_early_education_philosophies.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/the_kids/2013/01/how_important_is_preschool_if_you_are_researching_early_education_philosophies.html</a></p> <p>A quote that sums it up: "Research suggests that preschool only benefits children from these disadvantaged families (in particular, families that are below the poverty line, whose mothers are uneducated, or who are racial minorities). This could be because preschool acts as a kind of “equalizer,” ensuring that for at least a few hours a day, these kids get the same high-quality interaction with adults as more advantaged children do, which helps to even the developmental playing field."</p> <p>Thoughts? </p>