Delaying Kindergarten III

Our September 29 issue of ExchangeEveryDay, which cited a researcher urging parents not to delay Kindergarten entrance, generated a flurry of strongly worded responses.  Now we are going to cite a source with a different viewpoint presented in a Psychology Today article, "Survival, Summed Up" (November 2011):

"Starting first grade before the age of six can actually shorten the lifespan, according to U.C. Riverside scientists.  Difficulty relating to classmates may beget adjustment and education problems, which later affect longevity.  'We're not saying you can live longer by starting school later,' says researcher Howard Friedman.  'But you need to carefully consider whether a child is ready for formal schooling.'"

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