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I don't believe Pre-K is necessary, I think it's more of a personal choice. If you feel your child can benefit from such a program, then you should utilize what is available. You have to weigh the pros and cons and there are cons.
Depending on what type of program you choose, private, public, small setting, large setting, religious, non-religious etc., children will learn different things. Some learn how to be sassy, how to back talk, how to hit, how to be mean, how to steal, how to belittle and make fun of others, how to lie, the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes and the pleasure of storytime.
Valuable lessons can be learned in Pre-K. There are also lessons learned that are not so valuable. Early exposure to the not so savory side of other children isn't necessarily a good lesson. At this age, even a year adds to their maturity and ability to deal with different situations. A child who is sensitive by nature, or a parrot of other children may benefit from waiting until formal kindergarten.
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