We have more preschool programs all the time. In fact, a recent article in The New York Times indicates that there are more preschool openings than can be filled by children, noting that “early childhood advocates say more families would likely sign up if they knew about the benefits of preschool.”
But these so-called benefits often fail to materialize. As various academic studies indicate, children who attend preschool can have difficulties later in life, falling behind their non-preschool peers in both behavior and academics, and having an increased likelihood of being held back a grade later in their school career.
