Kids should start school at age 6 according to most research. Starting at age 6 allows children's brains and social skills to develop more before taking on the demands of formal schooling. It makes the transition from preschool to elementary school easier for both students and teachers. Additionally, children who start school at age 6 tend to have higher self-esteem and confidence, which helps them make friends and fully participate in school activities. While every child develops at their own pace, age 6 in general provides enough time for children to grow and be ready for the challenges of school.

1. Kids should start
at age 6

2. Most of Europe
starts at age 6.
(McCarthy, 2018)

3. Starting at 6
• Lets the brain grow more
• The transition from prep to school is easier.

4. The
Teacher
It makes it easier for
the teachers to
teach.
It gives teachers
more time to make
the transition easi3er
for students.

5. • Being older for your grade is linked to higher self-concept
• Having higher self-confidence means the students
• Making it easier to make friends and do other activities.

6. Kids starting school at 6 have a better
mentality, which helps them short and
long term.
Mada Worathampitak is a good example
of this as her ability to learn was good,
but her maturity was what stopped her.

7. They are able to commute their problems
and questions better.
The rate of growth is different for
everyone, so starting at 6 gives everyone
time to grow and be ready for school.

8. “The children scored better on
developmental milestones for each extra
month of age”. (Baker,2019)
Boys are more likely to be held back by
their parents.
25% of kids were delayed starting school
in NSW

9. Cost is what stops most parents to put
their kids in year 5 instead of 6.
which will reduce costs for the family.
Having a kid start at 6 instead of 5 might be
too expensive for the parents.
Spending extra for one year is better long
term for the child.

10. Starting at 6 allows the
kids will help them grow
with better social skills
as they had more play
based learning.
They will be better
equipped with the huge
change.

11. The kids will have better
emotional health.

12. It’s not too late for the child to start.
The Child is able to handle the change
better.
It makes it easier for both students and
teachers.

13. References
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