I am delighted that this [Blair] Government seems to be listening to the research. I'm an American and I can tell you that President George W. Bush is not listening. The attitude there is, data be damned ... The [Blair] Government is showing a sophisticated appreciation of the fact that children at different ages need different things. From the age of two or three, children in nurseries with good-quality education programs can thrive. |
Something's got to give, as they acquire a new role and the joys and burdens of their role. What gives is the marriage. |
We see children being less socially cooperative, less empathic, and having poorer academic work habits. |