Is it too early for a child to go to school at age 6?

“My child is going to first grade this year. At the end of August, Ilyushe will be 6 years old. But I started to wonder if he wasn't in school early. How do I know I'm not making a mistake? asks our reader Tamara. The topic is really ambiguous and very relevant, because September 1 is not far off. Today's edition. "Site" Ask yourself at what age to send a child to school: 6 or 7 years.



When a child goes to first grade, his life changes dramatically. So any mother will tell you that before you send your children to school, you need to watch them properly. No one, except the mother and father, will say for sure whether their child is ready for school and a new stage of socialization.

After all, someone at 5 years will be comfortable and interesting to learn. And someone will want to absorb all the charms of childhood up to 7 years. Speaking of which, that. Some parents do not send their children to school until the age of 7 so they can enjoy their carefree lives for as long as possible. Whether it is right or not is up to you.



But what do the experts say about it? Parents often rely on their child’s existing knowledge. If you can read, write and count, it’s time to go to school. However, this approach is not entirely correct.

Child psychologist Ekaterina Goltsberg believes that it is much more important to monitor the physical readiness of children for school. It's about degree of biological maturation. For example, how developed the ability to communicate with other people, control their emotions and behavior.



If you see that your son or daughter will not physically cope with a number of tasks that will certainly appear in school, you should not give him to the first grade. Most often, by the age of 7, the child is already fully formed to go to school. This applies to his physical characteristics and psychological maturity.

One way or another, do not follow the advice of relatives, familiar mothers and other people. Sometimes parents are so doubtful that they need the help of a specialist. It's okay! In this case, you can go to a consultation with a child psychologist. A casual conversation will help you know if your child is ready to learn in a classroom with other children.



It is important to understand that 1 year of age difference is very important for a child. It is believed that the psychological difference between a 6-year-old and a 7-year-old is about the same as that of a 30-year-old and a 40-year-old adult.

The famous Ukrainian doctor Evgeny Komarovsky advises to pay special attention to the maturation of the child's body. The fact is that in the period from 6 to 7 years, not only psychological resistance to stress, but also the body itself is actively developing.

Therefore, at this time it is extremely important that the child moves as much as possible and walks in the fresh air. Is it possible in a school setting? Hardly. So Komarovsky advises to give children to the first grade at the age of 7.



However, at the same time, a child can be fully formed intellectually and psychologically as early as 5 or 6 years. It allows him to go to school. But in this case, parents are obliged to provide their child with maximum physical activity after school. This can be long walks, and visiting sports sections.

Remember that balance is important in everything. Do not overload a 6-year-old child all at once. You need to understand that children need to adapt to new conditions. Some will do it faster and some will do it slower. Anyway, give your kid time.



If your child is going to first grade this year, share your thoughts on this topic. How old is he, are you sure he's ready to learn? We'll wait for your comments!