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Children have more and more tests and exams to do at school, sometimes starting from the age 5 or 6, right up until age of 18. What are the advantages and disadvantages of making children do exams?

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In more developed countries, like the USA, China, and Canada children usually start writing tests at the ages of 5 and 6, right up until the age of 18 when they can legally quit school without
parents
' permission.
Although
 exams are a great way to check student's knowledge and their progress , there are quite a few disadvantages.
Firstly
this
 topic is quite controversial among
parents
, but mostly for teenagers,
due to
 the stress an exam can cause. Starting
this
 early can cause some serious damage to kids' mental health, which is extremely unhealthy
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 at that age, because that's when we are the most vulnerable to negative effects. Studying for a test can be really tough on someone well
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, since they want to prove to their
parents
 and teachers, which can
also
 be a huge stress factor. That's why it's crucial not to set high expectations for your kids and not compare them with other students.
This
 can create a healthy environment not only for the
parents
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 but
also
 for the relationship between them.
Although
 there are a few negative sides to starting
this
 young, there are
also
 some positive aspects to it.
To begin
 with, students will learn how to prepare for
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 examination and what methods and learning skills work best for them the best, as
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 can be useful in the near future, for higher education.
Secondly
, they will
also
 learn how to do time management . There is a huge misconception about the fact that there is no time for anything, next to studying. You can still enjoy doing sports, going to functions,
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 new hobbies and hanging out with friends
while
 learning, because having time for yourself is
also
 fundamental for having a healthy relationship with the school.
Overall
 starting to write exams at a young age can be both challenging and hard, but it's important to have a support system next to you
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 because it can make you feel loved and supported, even during hard times.
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Good discussion on both advantages and disadvantages of exams for children, providing a balanced view.
coherence cohesion
Recognizes how early exposure can help children develop important skills such as time management and exam preparation.

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