The claim

「The earlier the enrichment classes, the smarter the child」

Verdict

Partly true

Early brain growth runs on high-quality interaction, not on classes as a format. Daily conversation, shared reading and free play deliver the same stimulation — classes are optional.

Sources

  1. AAP · American Academy of Pediatrics

    American Academy of Pediatrics. (2018). The power of play: A pediatric role in enhancing development in young children. Pediatrics, 142(3), e20182058. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2018-2058

    Direct source · Peer-reviewed paper · checked 2026-08-02

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