Question

Someone tries to convince you that parents should put their children in enriching preschool environments by their second birthday at the latest. How would you respond to this individual? In your response: State whether you agree or disagree with the person. Defend your position given recent findings about brain development. Include the following concepts in your discussion: synaptogenesis, synaptic pruning, experience-expectant and experience-dependent plasticity

Answer 1

Sending children early to the preschool is not a great idea as child brain is still developing and children need a normal environment where their stimulants are not controlled . The brain is still passing through the process of synaptogenesis where synapses are still being formed . There is growth of synapses in this period which is later followed by pruning which will make children adaptive to the new circumstances .

Experience-Expectant Plasticity is the normal development of the brain neuron connections that happens in the normal course of life when children develop in family where environment is not constricted like school .These early human experiences are the visual stimulation, physical movement and sounds .

Experience-Dependent Plasticity is about the making and forming of neuron connections which occur as a consequence of life experiences .The varied experiences that children have helps them develop a brain which is more diverse , flexible and adaptive .

These are the scientific reasons why children should not be sent school so early.