₦airaland Forum

Couple of months after my daughter was born, we had a conversation about school with friends and I insisted that she would not start school until she’s 3 years old. Many people (including close family members) tried to persuade me that she has to start school early or she’d be left behind. I said NO. At least this one is my child, my (with madam) decision is final.

When she clocked 2, the wave of pressure from friends and family doubled, everyone kept saying, “take her to crèche now, she should have started school by now, she is just at home playing”. Some continued with the fear porn that she may struggle to keep up with her age mates when she starts. I insisted that she won’t.

When we enrolled her, the teachers said she had to start from KG1, because she had no school experience at all. I told them to enroll her in KG2, If she doesn’t catch up after the first & second term, they can demote her to KG1. I’d bear the cost.

Today, she is doing very fine, even the teachers are impressed as she is one of the best (if not the best) in a class where most started school or crèche at 2 years old or younger.

Summary: Don’t let anyone rush you to enroll your kids in school. If you have the flexibility and the capacity, let your children enjoy that first 3 years of their childhood without school stress weighing them down. Don’t rush them to school out of fear that they’ll be left behind.

In conclusion: Have strong head, do what you think is best for you.

Lindlady:
Children should start school latest at the age of three.