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PoindexterOglethorpe

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6. Keep in mind that in Finland kids don't start school until age 7.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Fri Aug 14, 2020, 06:47 PM

Aug 2020

And they do quite well despite that "late" start. Best school system in the world.

If I could start this life over I would try to see if I could get born in Finland.

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Should 5-Year-Olds Start School This Year? [View all] elleng Jul 2020 OP

I wouldn't, duforsure Jul 2020 #1

No. Especially at that age. no_hypocrisy Jul 2020 #2

I don't really think anyone should Sherman A1 Jul 2020 #3

There is nothing wrong with starting school later, and I say this as an educator. We can't teach GreenPartyVoter Jul 2020 #4

My 6 yr old grand daughter will be remote learning. dewsgirl Jul 2020 #5

Keep in mind that in Finland kids don't start school until age 7. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #6

Wish my grands were there (along with me, elleng Aug 2020 #7