Originally Posted by nannyde:
Can you tell me what studies you are referring to and what "abilities"? Do the studies include children from all economic backgrounds?
I wish I could share a video clip with you..but I can only view it through my online grad class.
It's a Child psychologist speaking who references this type of research and it says that the general idea, of preschool experiences predicting later performance, prove true in "American schools".
Obviously, there are expections and people work hard to succeed in difficult life situations-but these numbers are averages.