Georgian parliament delays school enrollment age by two weeks: parents gain choice

The Georgian Parliament has decided to change the law on the admission of children to the first grade, shifting the age for admission to school by two weeks. Now children who turn 6 years old before the first of November can start their schooling from September 15. This decision was made due to the fact that the registration of future first-graders has already begun and many parents whose children were born after October 15 could not enroll them in school.

Amendments to the law "On General Education" will be put to the vote next week and will be held in all three readings at once. This will allow the changes to be implemented as quickly as possible and give parents the opportunity to choose whether their children will attend school this year or not.

This decision has caused some concerns among parents and the public, who doubt that 6-year-olds are ready to go to school. However, the parliament justifies its decision by the fact that such an age limit is the standard in many countries of the world.

Some education experts point out that early schooling can have both positive and negative consequences. On the one hand, children can gain additional knowledge and skills that will help them in the future. On the other hand, early learning can lead to excessive stress on the child's body and psychological pressure.

In general, the solution The Georgian parliament's decision to move the age for admission to school by two weeks has caused a lot of discussion and controversy. However, it shows that education and care for the future generation are important priorities in Georgia and all over the world.