So, I'm discovering that there is a massive down side to teaching a 4 year old to read! We can no longer spell things to hide information from him... And he and I were in a public bathroom the other day when he read "Please do not flush sanitary napkins." That led to the fabulous question, "What is a sanitary napkin?" Oh joy...
Monday, April 4, 2011
Why You Shouldn't Teach Your 4 Year Old To Read
So, I'm discovering that there is a massive down side to teaching a 4 year old to read! We can no longer spell things to hide information from him... And he and I were in a public bathroom the other day when he read "Please do not flush sanitary napkins." That led to the fabulous question, "What is a sanitary napkin?" Oh joy...
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Interestingly, even though Anna is a great reader, we can still spell away. She cannot quickly convert the spelled word into a written word in her head, and loses letters before she gets to her magnetic pad. LOL on the second point - we definitely have a lot of that :)
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness !! We have conversation similar ! I don't think the conversation is any better with a 6 year old, it is still akward ! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThere's also the dangers of what's written on bathroom walls by silly teenagers and immature others.......
ReplyDeleteThat is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteAww! Look at him put you into awkward and embarrassing situations!
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