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1. This person should pull the kid out of this school assuming this story is real

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Sat Jan 23, 2016, 01:02 PM

Jan 2016

Not only are high-stake tests at such a young age bad, but a 4 year old should not be learning to memorize their math facts. This is a perfect way to make kids who are bad at maths.

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My Young Son Should Dream, Not Have Testing Nightmares [View all] eridani Jan 2016 OP

This person should pull the kid out of this school assuming this story is real Mass Jan 2016 #1

Should look for a preschool that emphasizes play, creating and socialization. Might have to pay Person 2713 Jan 2016 #2