Many parents think that teaching their children how to read and write before they start school gives them an advantage at the beginning of their education. Others think it puts unnecessary pressure on them in a period of their lives when play is important. Which comes closer to your view? | Daily Question

Many parents think that teaching their children how to read and write before they start school gives them an advantage at the beginning of their education. Others think it puts unnecessary pressure on them in a period of their lives when play is important. Which comes closer to your view? Published on 4 March 2016 → Survey conducted on 4 March 2016 on 4338 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Parents should teach their children reading and writing before they start school

52%

They should wait until school-age and engage with their children in other ways

12%

Either is fine

32%

Don't know

4%

Parents should teach their children reading and writing before they start school

52%

They should wait until school-age and engage with their children in other ways

12%

Either is fine

32%

Don't know

4%