Some people think that formal education should start for children as early as possible, while others think that it should not start until 7 years of age. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays it is hard to imagine a modern society that could live without education. Reading today is one of the most essential skills for getting information and co-operate with others, perhaps
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compulsory to expand the knowledge base as early as possible. The answer to the question remains, when should pupils begin formal education?
To begin
with, most comprehensive schools have preparatory courses for
first
grade. They introduce the concept of letters and sounds, but at a minimal level. Despite the fact that
this
base is enough to enter the
first
grade, the knowledge obtained will not make it much easier for the
child
to adapt to school. Attending
such
courses is useful, but will not provide any special benefits.
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the most important factor
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for learning is a
child
's health. Adaptation is a serious challenge even for a well-prepared, strong body. With
this
level of stress, even a good immune system could fail, and
as a result
, the
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will sit at home with colds and infections
instead
of lessons. An early start in formal education may have
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to go to school
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since in the classroom a
child
can learn how to behave properly and in a manner of social conversation.
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Furthermore
the
child
will develop social skills, which in turn will help prepare the
child
for a tumultuous social life. To sum up, It is safe to say that none of these factors should be relied upon in making a decision. The only thing that matters is how ready your
child
is for
such
a major change in his life. Without a doubt, there are children who at 6 years old are already happy and interested in sitting down at a desk.
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  • Cognitive development
  • Social interactions
  • Formative years
  • Curiosity
  • Structured environments
  • Preschool activities
  • Unstructured play
  • Developmental pace
  • Emotional and social skills
  • Undue stress and pressure
  • Natural development
  • Informal learning methods
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