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They don't know that a goat gives milk, nor how to tie shoelaces! THESE are the results of testing preschoolers in Serbia
Testing of Serbian preschoolers has begun in earnest, and the first results are, unfortunately, very bad and devastating. Although our little ones know English very well, they do not know, as shown, some "basic" things, such as the fact that a goat gives milk, nor how to tie shoelaces. They also increasingly have, it is further emphasized, speech problems. They need speech therapists, and their motor skills are, as is further noted, insufficiently developed.
TL;DR
- Preschoolers in Serbia are showing poor results in basic knowledge tests, lacking understanding of simple facts like goats providing milk and how to tie shoelaces.
- Many children exhibit speech problems and underdeveloped motor skills, requiring speech therapy.
- School psychologist Marina Nadejin believes parental busyness, a preference for convenience (e.g., Velcro shoes over laces), and excessive screen time are contributing factors.
- Children are absorbing knowledge primarily from media, often without parental guidance on educational content, leading to a dominance of English terms even in their native language.
- Sedentary lifestyles and reduced outdoor activities are impacting children's motor skills, with concerns about children being kept in strollers for extended periods.
- The article discusses the "inverted Flynn effect," a potential decline in average IQ across generations, linked to a lack of stimulating environments and inadequate parental engagement.
- Nadejin stresses the importance of parental involvement in teaching basic skills, emotional expression, and conflict resolution, stating digital media cannot replace a parent's role.
- The school system can help mitigate the situation, but the primary responsibility lies with parents to actively engage with their children.