現在母親越來越重視孩子的早期教育，從文部科學省將英語小學作為導入計劃開始，英語學習對幼兒來說已變成理所當然之事。最近特別是英語學習更是受到大家注目。進入實施英語教育學習的學校比進入國際學校來的容易，因此也很大家受歡迎。 但是這樣的早期教育的風險也很高。相對於母親們如此高的接受度，教育者們開始敲起了對這件事的警鐘。對孩子們來說，從早期就開始納入實行英文教育比較好，還是沒那個必要呢。 論者經由翻閱各種文獻並從母親們的訪問和問卷的結果來分析後，結果可以發現從養育孩兒、對學校的不安到擔心早期教育的這種傾向，發生在對英文沒有甚麼自信的父母身上比較多。論者將觀察研究的結果後，提出對孩子們來說更好的教育方式。 The concern by mothers regarding early childhood education is increasing every year. It is not unusual for infants to be studying English as a preliminary to the English classes of elementary schools, soon to be mandated by the Ministry of Education. Recently, English learning programs, especially immersion programs, have started to attract attention. Schools conducting immersion programs are comparatively easier to enroll in opposed to international schools, thus its increase in popularity. However, this type of early childhood education arouses voices concerned with negative influence it may have on children. Despite its popularity by mothers, opposition is strong, and includes a significant number of authorities in the field of education. The question remains to whether it is advantageous for children to have an early English education. Various references, interviews with mothers, and questionnaires were used for analysis. The results show that mothers who are anxious towards nursing or school are more likely to have a favorable view towards early education. This tendency was greater for mothers with less confidence in their English proficiency level. With these results, different approaches to education for children will be discussed.
