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MYTH OR REALITY
A child with a stay-at-home parent does not need to go to kindergarten.
In our modern society, where both parents work, many parents look at kindergarten
not as an institution for early education but rather as a place to leave children while they rest
and focus more on their obligations and professional development. If a child has both parents
employed, then kindergarten is not an option anymore, but it becomes an obligation.
Kindergarten becomes a place for the care and development of these children. But what if a
child has only one employed parent, i.e., the other parent always stays at home? Should those
children still go to kindergarten? In this essay, we will discuss the proposition that says,
"Children with a stay-at-home parent do not need to go to kindergarten" and determine
whether it is true or a myth.
Every child is unique in their needs and interests, requiring love and attention. When we
consider the number of children in a kindergarten group, the question arises: Can preschool
teachers provide each child with the necessary attention? Even if kindergarten adheres to
certain prescribed standards regarding the ratio of how many children should be in one group
with one preschool teacher, can a preschool teacher replace a parent? Children need love for
their development, and preschool teachers can only provide what we now call pedagogical
love. Children require physical touch to feel secure, which preschool teachers may not always
be able to provide. If one child cries and a preschool teacher picks them up, soon other
children may seek the same, making it physically difficult for the preschool teacher. Also, if
something happens to another child and they are holding a child in their arms, they will not
be able to react quickly, jeopardizing not only their attention but also the safety of each child.
The feeling of security and stability is crucial for a child's emotional development and can
only be provided by a parent. Even if we ignore the fact that a child spends more time in
kindergarten than with parents, kindergarten may instill habits that parents may not approve
of, such as an afternoon nap at 1:00 PM. Spending time in kindergarten can cause the child to
lose a sense of security, stability, and perhaps love. Kindergarten is an expense that some
parents cannot afford, and if one of the parents stays at home and a kid can stay with him or
her, the money that would otherwise be spent on kindergarten can be used for long-term
investments benefiting the entire family or buying toys and books for the child, having kids
visiting educational centers, museum or use that money to go on a vacation as a family which
can mean a lot to their kids.
But what happens to a child's socialization, acquisition of skills, and routines beneficial
to the child in such cases? Kindergarten is not just a place for play and entertainment; it is
where children grow, develop, and shape their personalities. Kindergarten prepares children
not only for basic education but also beyond. Some skills children acquire in kindergarten
stay with them throughout life. For example, a child learns in kindergarten to resolve
problems and conflicts through conversation, to apologize when they do something wrong or
admit a mistake, to share with others, and to forgive. Children learn independence in
kindergarten by doing things such as dressing and feeding themselves and maintaining
hygiene independently, like washing hands after playing, before meals, after using the toilet,
and even going to the toilet and tidying up afterward. Children learn fundamentals in
kindergarten that are necessary for their further growth and development, but what must be
emphasized is socialization. Kindergarten provides children with opportunities to interact
with other kids who are the same age as them, they learn how to share, collaborate with
others, and resolve conflicts by themselves. All of these are skills crucial for education and
life in general, which may be challenging for a child spending time only with parents to
acquire. Kindergarten offers programs, workshops, play activities, and educational tasks, and
by fulfilling these tasks and participating in all activities, children develop routines and work
habits that can facilitate their adaptation to the entire school system, whereas parents at home
may not always have the competencies or resources to provide such structured learning. Even
if we disregard everything we have discussed so far and imagine that a stay-at-home parent
can provide each of these aspects to the child at home, eventually, they will be overwhelmed,
leading to exhaustion, stress, and a lack of energy, diminishing the quality of parental care.
Is the proposition, then, that children with a stay-at-home parent do not need to go to
kindergarten a myth or reality? Can an alternative be found? If a child has a stay-at-home
parent capable of providing opportunities for skill acquisition similar to what they would gain
in kindergarten through playgroups, sports activities, community involvement, reading books
to the child, and the like, can we then say that a child with a stay-at-home parent does not
need to go to kindergarten?
Long story short, through the arguments presented for why it is beneficial for a child to
stay at home with a parent and arguments for why a child should still go to kindergarten, we
can say that it is both a myth and a reality for a child to attend kindergarten even if they have
a stay-at-home parent, as each situation is unique. If parents can afford playgroups, sports
activities, etc., through which children can acquire skills and socialize, then kindergarten is
not essential, and we can say that the thesis “A child with a stay-at-home parent doesn't need
to go to kindergarten” is a reality. However, if parents can not provide the same for the child,
then kindergarten is crucial for the child's growth and development, and we can say that the
thesis “A child with a stay-at-home parent does not need to go to kindergarten” is in fact a
myth.

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