Sensible Sue

Capturing your child's love for learning at the right stage of their growth is rarely given careful consideration.  Most of us rely on the established curriculum of our trusted, yet somewhat antiquated school systems.  

Considering that children can absorb knowledge at a faster rate when they are younger, shouldn't we give them a richer education when they are most interested in one?

I think that if we have age appropriate lessons in astronomy, physics, math, etiquette, language, science and nature, our children will have a better foundation on which to handle their transition into adolescence and adulthood.

By the time they reach adolescence, a child will begin shifting their focus from books to looks and yet, that is also when most schools step up their expectations academically.  Teens and pre-teens are often faced with the personal choice of keeping up their grades, or their social status. As a result, frustration and failure are common. An adolescent's mind and appearance will change so rapidly, we should probably look more closely at the pressure they are under during their changes. 

Although many kids will come through adolescence just fine, I can't help but wonder if we are missing a huge opportunity to lay a better foundation for them during their primary years.