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Why is he even thinking of school at age 4? And how can you know if the great experiments of science are important for his schooling if you haven't tested them
by facepalm 13y ago
Why is he even thinking of school at age 4?
And how can you know if the great experiments of science are important for his schooling if you haven't tested them with him? I think there are many ways to learn about engineering and science. Looking at historical experiments is just one of them. Perhaps your son will enjoys other things better (like building Lego models)?
I hope you can have some fun together.
What ways of exploring science would you enjoy?
Maybe he doesn't like engineering, but likes biology? There are so many things in the world...
- lifeisstillgood 13y agoI think I was over reacting (we had some feedback from his teachers - yes he is at reception class age 4) he loves Lego and I encourage it. I have not tried to calculate the size of the earth with him yet but it's experiments I want to be able to do so I can guide him. I am reluctant to "just chill" because if I do he might not be encourGed or helped at the right moment - even writing that down I realise how silly it sounds
- facepalm 13y agoDidn't know school starts so early where you live. In my country it starts at 5, or preferably 6. I probably overreacted, too. It's hard to take care of a kid. My kid is only 3, but I know some "genius" kids started at age 4 (like Mozart, or Tiger Woods or the Polgar sisters). Nobody wants to talk about it, but my impression is that it is possible to train for special talent. I don't want to spoil my kid's childhood, though, so I only want to encourage such things if he enjoys them (and also I am not really qualified for teaching many things). Also, I'd say that school is overrated...
- lifeisstillgood 13y agoThe best I can say is ... apprently parents have quite a small influence on the kids adult success - genetics, peer groups, and I suspect luck have a bigger role than us.
- facepalm 13y agoI am not fully convinced. Parents try to influence peer groups (by choosing schools and neighborhoods), and no matter what role genetics play, you still want the best outcome the genes allow. Luck is of course a big factor. I am not advocating "genius training" because I am not sure what it does to the kids. But if they enjoy it, why not.
- MariaDroujkova 13y agoBy the time kids are three or four, they learn a large part of their native language. It's actually pretty complex - at least on par with algebra - but they learn it, because other people around it do that. Imagine the world richer in math, where young kids are immersed in it from young age...