Despite the debate among scholars on the age at which children are ready to enter preschool, the issue remains contentious. This article is based on empirical footing argues that earlier preschool entry is better for children living in developing countries like India, as it can help to 'level the playing field.'
There is considerable debate about the age at which children are ready to enter preschool. However, scholars seem to have no connection with the link between the development of children and schooling age.
In this latest post on Bliss, the International Institute of Social Studies' blog on Global Development and Social Justice, Saikat Ghosh and Subhasish Dey talk about the two principal views on this issue. These are the age-of-entry debate for both policy and practice level: First, entry with maturity, and second, entry followed by maturity.
About the authors
Saikat Ghosh is a self-employed empirical researcher and Subhasish Dey is Assistant Professor for Economics at the University of York, UK.
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