Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. Others believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible. What do you think are the advantages of attending school from a young age?

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argue that
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aged zero to six should stay at home with their parents without attending any
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.
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, others believe that there are many advantages to going to
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at an early age. I am convinced that
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should go to
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when they are very young, as it contributes not only to
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their health
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to the development of their social skills.
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, when
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are born, the correct development of their immune system depends on the interactions they have with the external environment. Studies have indicated that, if babies are not exposed to contact with external
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, including other
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, they are more likely to experience health issues during adulthood.
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, recent research by San Raffaele University, based on 20,000 participants, shows that the incidence of pneumonia in adults who did not attend
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when they were
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, is 15% higher than in those who went to kindergarten.
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, one of the most important human characteristics is interpersonal skills.
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it could be considered by many
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as a natural trait, it has been widely demonstrated that emotional intelligence and relational skills are well developed in adults only if they are trained from the earliest stages of life.
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, a recent article in Focus (a scientific magazine) highlighted that the most important factor is the relationship with peers, which helps babies to develop positive behaviours and psychological balance from the beginning.
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, even if some
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consider family the best place for a child during the first phase of life, I believe that the positive aspects of attending
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from the earliest stages –
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as improved physical and mental health - clearly justify
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opportunity.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • socialization
  • peer interaction
  • academic foundation
  • literacy
  • numeracy
  • structured environment
  • discipline
  • time management
  • organizational skills
  • diversity
  • perspectives
  • acceptance
  • educational resources
  • extracurricular activities
  • learning experience
  • early identification
  • learning disabilities
  • intervention
  • support
  • assistance
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