Age of School going child

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@Mariya-Rajpar Children need to:

Sit for longer periods

Follow instructions

Interact respectfully with peers and adults

These skills develop with age and vary child to child, but generally stabilize around 5–6 years old.

@Shaista-Kalhoro Writing, drawing, and even sitting still need fine motor control.

These are not fully developed in very young children.

@Sanam Governments set age limits to:

Ensure compulsory education

Protect children from being forced into school too early

Manage curriculum expectations nationally

@Sanam Too young: May lead to frustration, low confidence, and stress

Too old: May feel out of place, causing bullying or dropout risks

@Zymal492cb0cdb1 The age limitation for school-going children exists for several important reasons—these limitations are based on child development science, learning readiness, and social-emotional factors.

@Mariya-Rajpar Most countries and educational systems recommend that children begin formal schooling between 5 and 6 years old

@Sanam Fine motor skills (like holding a pencil) and gross motor skills (like balancing) are more refined by this age.

@HIRAC405752f6f0 Early vs. Late Schooling

Aspect Early Start (Before 5) Right Age (5–6) Late Start (After 7)

Attention Span Very short Better focus May already know content
Social Interaction May struggle Balanced May feel out of place
Learning Pressure High stress risk Manageable May catch up quickly, or feel delayed

@HIBAT72f789a882 rural or underserved areas, the start age may vary due to accessibility.

Some countries allow play-based or informal schooling from age 3–4, transitioning to formal learning at 6.

In Pakistan 2.5 age child can go to get admission in play group. In this class he/she learns basic skills like listening, speaking, reading and tracing. In this stage child use his/her senses to explore the environment.