Some children go to school at the age of four, Why? It is not a matter of the-earlier-the-better when discuss at what age children should go to school. As for me, it is unhealthy to start school too early.

    First of all, psychologically speaking, children who attend school too early are forced into a premature situation, and thus bear more pressure than their peers. When they sit in a classroom full of competition from students two or three years older than them, it is difficult for them to deal with problems that others think easy to handle. Therefore, they might lose confidence. Secondly, from the physical aspect, it is harmful for small children to shoulder the borden of schoolwork. According to statistics, there are at least 8,096 students in single public school being overloaded homework. This results in many physical problems, such as near-sightedness and retunted growth. Last but not least, most of the students who attend school earlier than others do not receive well-rounded education, and tend to fall behind when they enter high school.

    In one word, I think that schooling shuld follow the natural growth of children's bodies and minds. To start school too early is harmful for children both mentally and physically. In my opinion, children should start school at least after seven years old.