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From: djr@brunix.UUCP (David Rosenzweig)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: Better [?] Babies
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Date: Sun, 5-May-85 16:43:28 EDT
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This is in regards to the article lamenting the fact the preschools
are too academically oriented and that teachers should not impose
discipline because it undermines self-discipline.

I have put 2 kids through preschool and I have another on the way.
In my opinion, academic preschools do not stifle creativity.
There are good and bad schools, good and bad teachers, etc.  It is
bad schools and bad teachers that stifle creativity.

Also, we must remember that our 3-year-olds are only in school a
few hours a day, not including weekends.  There is plenty of time
at home for unstructured playing.  During these times, it is the
father's and mother's responsibility to provide the environment
that they see fit.

Discipline starts at home, too.  It's nice when a 3-year-old
exhibits proper social behavior (at home or in school).  More often,
parents and teachers need to step in.