The Importance Of Early Childhood Education In South Carolina

We grow up hearing that children are the future of this nation. Our parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles all say that we can become anything we want, and that we are the upcoming leaders of society. However, if this is true, why is there such a lack of early childhood education in South Carolina? To be the future leaders that this state is in need of, children have to be prepared. Studies show that children grasp the most between age’s two to five, but there is an absence of education opportunities for kids that age. Children cannot be expected to achieve great things for our state if they are not supported. These future generations need to be prepared and given a fighting chance to succeed later on in life. In order to stop this growing problem of unprepared students, the South Carolinian government needs to provide funding, resources/ facilities, and teachers for early education programs. …show more content…
Whether is for things such as fine arts and athletic programs, or for museums and education, funds are cut and monetary needs are often forgotten. However, according to Mayor Joe Riley of Charleston, one simple way to improve the Palmetto State is to invest in early education programs. Instead of thinking of the issue as spending excess money for things that are not required, it would be better if it was thought as an investment. The state investing money and funds into the future generations that will one day be governing it themselves. Better education forms better students which in turn grow up to become better first class corporation owners and middle class workers who create a better economy for the state as a