Many professionals argue that students should be familiar with a foreign language in elementary school rather than high school. While there are certain drawbacks to teaching kids a new language at the primary years of their education, I believe that the educational benefits far outweigh those drawbacks.
On the one hand, teaching a new language to students in the early years of education may also have significant profits. Firstly, the optimal time for children to learn a second language is often considered to be in their early years, such as primary school. For example, my 5-year-old son is highly receptive to learning English and displays more talent than I do. Secondly, starting early allows enough time to accumulate knowledge about another language gradually and effectively, leading to better results. Finally, they can leverage their language proficiency at the right time. For instance, during high school and university, it becomes easier for them to study abroad or access and utilize information from foreign research.
On the other hand, starting to teach a child another language during their early childhood can cause several problems. In the primary years of life, children begin to learn their mother tongue and how to use it for communication at a very early age. Struggling with a target language may lead to a delay in speaking their native language fluently. Additionally, kids require ample time to acquire life skills through play and socializing with peers, so introducing another subject to their curriculum may interrupt this process.
In conclusion, I would argue that the advantages of educating children in a foreign language outweigh the disadvantages.