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Is it worthwhile to engage in early child development: the answer of scientists will disappoint many
29.04.2024 08:04
For several years now, some parents have been simply obsessed with the idea of early child development.
There are supporters of this program among scientists. But there are also opponents who prove the harm of early development, and they do it quite convincingly.
We will tell you about the secrets of early childhood development.
Early development
One of the ideologists of early childhood development is the Japanese Masaru Ibuki. He even published a book in which he claims that 3 years is too late for early development.
The researcher refers to the fact that a child’s brain absorbs information more actively than an adult’s brain.
What neuropsychologists say
Scientists identify three stages of maturation of a child's brain.
By the age of 3, structures and systems that control physical and emotional state are formed.
Then, up to 7-8 years, the department responsible for the perception of information (vision, hearing, taste, smell, etc.) is formed.
And by the age of 15, conscious mental activity is formed.
Attempting to disrupt this order may have negative consequences, experts are sure.
Early development can bear fruit several years later. Relationship problems, neuroses, stuttering, etc. can arise.
And trying to teach a child under five to read is pointless. Children will read, but they will not understand the meaning of what they read.
Ophthalmologists advise starting reading no earlier than when a child is 5-6 years old.
Conclusion
American scientists have concluded that the benefits of early development have not been scientifically proven.
While numerous studies show that children who start studying later achieve much greater academic success.
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