It might not make sense to you, but do a little research and you&#x27;ll find your conclusion is unfounded.<p>By law (usually state), the ratio of caregiver to child is much lower when the child is under 5. There&#x27;s documented rationale for it too.[0] Also, there is a ton of research now suggesting the importance of education at that age as a function of interaction of words with parents.[1] So to suggest that &quot;small children are better off exploring the world on their own, and making social connections on their own&quot; is IMHO a very dangerous conclusion without understanding all of the implications associated with it.<p>[0] - <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;cfoc.nrckids.org&#x2F;StandardView&#x2F;1.1.1" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;cfoc.nrckids.org&#x2F;StandardView&#x2F;1.1.1</a><p>[1] - <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.versame.com&#x2F;research&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.versame.com&#x2F;research&#x2F;</a>