Preschool For Children

I think preschool is important for children. As a child I went to preschool and have wonderful memories and life long friendships from it. Now, working at the same preschool I went to when I was little, I get to see it from a different point of view. It’s very rewarding watching the children learn threw play. I never remember learning at preschool but now I know I learned a lot, I just did it in a fun way. I think children should be able to have the opportunity to learn on their own, threw guidance from the teacher. I feel children do better if they aren't told what to do and when to do it, but discover it on their own in a fun way. Programs such as High Scope or Constructivist Approach develop an active learning environment. I think preschool is important to help children prepare for kindergarten, develop social skills and learn in a safe environment. However, there is one issue I have, not with preschools but with parents. I don't think preschool should be a place where children spend 10- 12 hours a day at. I think parents still need to be the main adult figure in the child's life and not just see them at night and on the weekends.

Top Ten Stressors for Families Today

Stress is different for each person and each region of the world. The top ten stressors for families today are:

1. Economics: This is very stressful for families. If a family doesn’t have money they can provide for their children. A child’s well being starts with food and shelter, which costs money.

2. Children’s behavior: Children that act out are hard on the family because it takes a lot of energy. If parents can’t control their children tension builds up in the family.

3. Insufficient couple time: Parents need an outlet away from the children. If they don’t the parents might feel overwhelmed and resent the children.

4. Lack of shared responsibility in the family: If one person is doing all the work in the family, there will be conflict. That person will be strained and resent the other parent. It also doesn’t teach the child responsibility.

5. Communicating with children: If children don’t understand what is going on in the family, they might feel lost or unimportant.

6. Insufficient “me” time: If the adults don’t get time for themselves they might get angry or frustrated and the children will get the effects of that.

7. Guilt for not accomplishing more: If the parent or child feels guilty about something they might internalize the problem and not be open to try again in fear of failing.

8. Spousal relationship: If the parents have a healthy, happy relationship that will overflow through the whole family. Children are happy when their parents are happy.

9. Insufficient family play time: If children don’t get time in have fun and interact with their family they might feel unimportant or left out.

10. Overscheduled family calendar: Children need time to relax. If the family is always busy they child might become anxious.