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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Good point -- if your child is struggling because of a learning difference, the sooner it is diagnosed and addressed, the better off your child will be. And that's not something Kumon can do. Some local privates have learning specialists on staff, others will make referrals and, of course, all public school systems have/provide access to these resources[/quote] I have a different experience. Early Kumon works wonders in certain learning disabilities. Anecdotal evidence, no blinded prospective randomized studies here, and if this intervention in an otherwise failing math student with a learning disability takes the child to the head of math class after a few years I would recommend Kumon without any reservation in the least. Forget the fancy analysts and tests. Anecdotal evidence also confirms positive outcomes in above average kids. Like with most pharmaceutical drugs and agents (also backed by Phase 3 randomised clinical trials) --they only work in 40 percent of subjects. Wise parents and students therefore will use what intervention works with their children. Bottom line: Kuman math is one of many types of interventions that works for some children. There is no single intervention that provides all the components that makes an individual "successful" in the "long run". No one should feel compelled to enroll their kid in Kumon math if the child or parent doesn't like it. If the child and parent like it then follow your inclination. Kumon, like violin, tennis, reading, attending private schools, can be done for it's own sake with or without motivation or ulterior motive.[/quote]
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