Would you want a teacher trying to make your 3 yr. old read?
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Anonymous
| Some places have this as a policy. Seems so dated, as the research warns against this harmful practice. Don't parents know? Why do they allow this? |
Anonymous
| Yes. My child started reading at 3 and loves it. They go to school to learn. I do not see the harm in exposure. |
Anonymous
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Depends on what you mean by "make."
flashcards, phonics, worksheets-NO books, stories, games that incorporate letters and words-great |
Anonymous
| Make? No. Encourage and read to/assist at their current development level? Yes. I would not want my 3 year old to develop a sense of frustration/dislike towards reading because they cannot do what the teacher is trying to make them do. |
Anonymous
| OP here. By "make", I mean it's a top priority for the school. If the children are reading at age three, they feel like they're "successful". |
Anonymous
Ugh. No way. This is really ill-advised. I believe early academics stunt later critical thinking ability. |
Anonymous
I would run from that school. Social emotional development is the main priority at age 3. The vast majority of 3 year olds are not developmentally ready to read. |
Anonymous
| No. |
Anonymous
| Nope. I don't think reading is a priority at 3...unless your kid is interested. |
Anonymous
I agree. |
Anonymous
| What school are you at OP? Or can you at least give us the city? |
Anonymous
I heard about this policy at the French Maternal School in NW DC. |
Anonymous
| Unless he was upset about it or indicating that he did not want to do it, I would not care. |
Anonymous
| This is not developmentally appropriate and kind of shocking. Let your child be a child! |
Anonymous
| Nope. I would want a teacher trying to make my three year old love books. |