What should a four-year old know? https://magicalchildhood.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/what-should-a-4-year-old-know/ https://magicalchildhood.wordpress.com/2010/0

What should a four-year old know? https://magicalchildhood.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/what-should-a-4-year-old-know/ https://magicalchildhood.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/what-shoul... It's common for parents to be daunted by the fact that their kids are being left behind. This fear leads to high-pressure parenting and its symptoms are much worse in an Indian society (in which I grew up). What kids need more is freedom to explore their own interests and inquisitiveness rather than forced lessons. I keep revisiting this article to remind myself what kids needs the most to grow.