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Old 08-11-2009, 12:38 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by levite View Post
Personally, I'm a believer in putting kids into PreK, even gifted kids, for two simple reasons (if nothing else): to help socialize them with other kids, and to help get them used to the pleasures and the frustrations of institutional education.
Ding, ding, ding!

One crucial component for academic success is knowledge of routines and the ability to follow a routine and adapt as necessary. Where do kids gain that knowledge? Preschool.

Hate to say it, but many parents aren't so great at following set routines with their kids.
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