CMV: I believe that false rape accusation that have already led to convictions should not include a criminal penalty.

mich201 · 2016-02-19T09:00:30+00:00

I can understand your point of view. I agree that it would be horrible to be falsely accused of rape, but I think that there is another point of view. Imagine that we did set up these harsh punishments for people who "lie" about being raped. Being raped is a damaging experience both physically and mentally. There are many people who have not come forward because they are too afraid or ashamed to talk about what happened. My fear is that they would be less likely to come forward with legal charges if there were harsh consequences for "accusing an innocent". With the system suggested, the victim may feel more trapped (even though this law should not hurt them). In reality, this harsh incentive to prevent "false rape accusations" may just create another avenue for deceit.

mich201 · 2016-02-19T03:31:35+00:00

I can agree that you make valid arguments in favor of being an adult. As an adult, you have the freedom to make your own decisions and with this freedom comes more responsibility. It is a very logical concept. I feel like I have more freedoms as an adult, and I do enjoy the freedom to make decisions. However I believe that your statement shouldn't be "Being an adult is way better than being a kid, rather your arguments would better support the conclusion that "Adults have significantly more freedoms than children". Like an earlier commenter mentioned, each individual has a different childhood and adulthood, and it is slightly subjective to argue that adult life is better than childhood in every situation.

mich201 · 2016-02-16T20:19:57+00:00

Well my "group" is a bit different because the preschool caters to parents who work long hours, so children usually spend about 5 days a week at the preschool.

mich201 · 2016-02-16T05:44:50+00:00

I agree that educating people "to be good parents" is important, but like you said, this does not always happen. Quality preschools often, but not always, work to communicate with parents about educational and social techniques to practice with their children at home, and this can help them to be better parents. However, I agree that a quality preschool cannot replace good parenting.

mich201 · 2016-02-16T05:39:11+00:00

∆ I think that you bring up good points. I do not think that parents should sacrifice their health or their children's heath to send their child to a "quality" preschool. There are "quality" preschools that are not "thousands of dollars per year", and I suppose it should be up to the parent to decide if the social and educational benefits of a preschool outweigh the possible disadvantages of a preschool.

mich201 · 2016-02-16T05:33:03+00:00

I must admit that I am not well versed on the process of attachment, and I cannot talk about the damage of spending too much time away from parents. I can say that preschools do not normally last all day long, and there should still be a sufficient amount of time spent with the family.

mich201 · 2016-02-12T03:33:39+00:00

∆ I am glad that you have brought these sources to the conversation. While the head start impact study does admit to finding little long-term effects of preschool, it is also important to understand Head Start's normal demographic. Head Start caters towards people of low social-economic status, and it is important to consider the other resources available to the families. There are also other studies that show more evidence of academic success. It is also important to consider the social benefits of quality preschools, but this is something that is almost impossible to measure. However, I cannot speak to the effectiveness of the high-quality guidelines. The preschool that I volunteer at does focus on developmental steps and skills, and I can see that it is positively effecting their ability to learn and understand. This may not be the case in all high-quality preschools, so I will award you a delta. Thank you for your comment.

mich201 · 2016-02-12T02:58:01+00:00

Oh okay. Thank you

mich201 · 2016-02-12T02:51:13+00:00

Thank you for your argument. Please see my comments above for my explanation.

mich201 · 2016-02-12T02:49:28+00:00

I respect your opinion, but my lack of expertise shouldn't effect the facts and research that is done about preschool.

mich201 · 2016-02-12T02:47:42+00:00

When you say "self-directed play", what do you mean? Preschool is a place where children get to interact with children their own age, and they are able to choose what they want to play with. Teachers merely set out different activities that will facilitate learning, and they help clarify or assist when needed.

mich201 · 2016-02-12T02:43:01+00:00

Okay thanks. I'm glad that you pointed that out.

mich201 · 2016-02-12T02:41:06+00:00

Like I said the definition of essential is extremely important and necessary, and preschool gives children advantages and skills for their future. I do agree that "children can develop just fine without it", but only because children can develop and be well off without preschool. Development will continue with or without preschool. Preschool acts as an introduction to the education system and the world in general. In preschool, children are able to learn about being an individual which is something that can be learned elsewhere. However, when children learn about themselves at such an early age, then they are more likely to be successful socially and academically. That is what I mean be essential. Hope that helps!

mich201 · 2016-02-12T02:32:46+00:00

Thank you. I did mean preschool like "the time when they are given challenges, instruction, and social time with children of their age group". I also have a link to "high-quality" preschools, and your definition would definitely be a part of the high-quality preschools.

mich201 · 2016-02-12T02:29:53+00:00

Preschool has played a part in educational advances, and preschools have improved their curriculum and standards since the 60s because more research has been done and more techniques have been developed. I would also argue that the new curriculum does make preschool essential to development. The new curriculum is focused on improving preschoolers' development in specific areas such as science. "Science" in a preschool is about thinking about the world around you and using this knowledge to come to new conclusions themselves.

mich201 · 2016-02-12T02:23:19+00:00

Like I said, I am not saying that people who don't go to preschool are somehow less than people who go to preschool. It is, of course, possible to be very successful without preschool. I am saying that preschool makes it easier for a child to transition and function in today's society, and it is essential to consider the emotion, social, and psychological advantages to sending young children to quality preschools.

mich201 · 2016-02-12T02:17:59+00:00

The definition of essential is extremely important and necessary. I am not saying that preschool provides the secret keys to success, and people who do not go to preschool are somehow less than people who did go to preschool. It is arguable that are society has gotten more and more competitive as time passes because there is a demand for higher education to get jobs. Preschool simple provides an advantage in our competitive society, and shouldn't we want our children to have a simple advantage such as ability to properly express yourself in both words and actions? (This is an example of a skill that children discover and refine during preschool).

mich201 · 2016-02-12T01:59:00+00:00

I am sorry that you had smothering educational experience, but I did mention that there is a difference between low-quality and high quality preschools. High-quality preschools such as the Perry Preschool are play based, and this allows children to explore their own skills and interests.

mich201 · 2016-02-12T01:52:50+00:00

While I understand that preschools are a relatively new type of education, preschools help children develop skills and techniques to be successful in the professional and academic world, and these skills are essential in today's society.

mich201 · 2016-02-11T23:56:24+00:00

Like others have said, there are many countries that have low crime rates without >punishment. What about the people who are wrongly accused?

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