They are non-existent.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

The first time I had a male teacher was in 7th grade.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Skipped pre-school

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I didn't go to preschool. It's pretty unnecessary unless the parents have work because then it's like a free daycare.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

It helped me get used to the school environment. I was an only child and not used to being around so many kids. I also got a head start on reading.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

It helps develop social skills,and there are plenty of studies that show the benefits. I actually learned stuff in pre-school.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

That makes sense. When I was little though, my mom would take me to the park all the time and I'd have little playdates with her friend's children, I'm sure that helped develop social skills. What is taught in preschool?

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Yeah, but preschool develops a different kind of social skill set. There are no mothers there. It helps with independence, critical thinking, etc. There are clear benefits, especially since everything won't be so new when you enter kindergarten. I for one learned how to count, the letters and the sounds they made, how to make certain snacks, songs, dances, games. (You can probably learn some of this stuff without preschool, but it's about timing and environment). I'm just saying it's a lot different than a free daycare.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Well, yeah. There aren't many male teachers in k-12 school anyway, and all of them are pretty much resigned to middle and high school for fear of being thought sexual predators otherwise. It's the same thing when people don't trust male babysitters, etc.

by Anonymous 11 years ago