Formal education to pre-school kids doesn't do much good for children.

Children in the zero to six years age group need physical development, language and articulation skills, social skills and thinking ability. This is the age when critical brain development takes place.

"Giving importance to memorization through the rote-learning system would only add to stress on the kids," Kaul said.

Pre-school education should only involve playful techniques.

"Pre-schools should never be formal setups requiring students to sit, wear uniforms or neck-tie. They should have freedom of space, movement and the teachers should be trained in nursery education," Kaul said.

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