cjcintokyo comments

I think those of us from the Western world have always known this. This particular article reinforces the stereotype Western societies have of Japanese families. Let the children be children, let them play as children. Believe it or not, that is how they actually learn!! Have them play with the dirt, in it and with it, read to them, let them run, jump and play in the park. Let them enjoy life before the rigours of education and schooling begin. Those in the field of education do actually know what is best for children at each age and at each child's ability level. Leave the teaching to them, that is what they are trained for. None of us try and take out a cancerous growth -- we leave that to those trained in that field!!