Dr. Laura,
In the 1940's, we did not have kindergarten. We went to first grade at the age of six or older, depending on birth date. I think that kindergarten is unnecessary, even though my wife was a teacher. My five older brothers and five older sisters were already attending school while I very young, so I got to witness the excitement and challenge of school first-hand before going. By the time I was old enough to go, I was looking forward to going to class!
By the sixth grade, I was one of the students who read books to the class and was usually the spelling bee champion. There was only one disruptive kid in my class of about twenty kids. The majority of my peers graduated from college, many with graduate degrees. We did not need kindergarten, it was really our parents choice. We were ready to learn when the time came.
Thanks so much for all you do!
Paul
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