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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At the parent of s fifth grader who was reading on third grade level this fall, i find your post very offensive. [/quote]

I can understand your frustration and sympathize. When I was in elementary, I was one of the youngest and slowest in my class.  Learning to read was a terrible struggle. I still remember feeling stupid and wondering why I couldn’t seem to do it when everyone else could. Finally, after a lot of my help from my very dedicated mother, somehow it finally clicked over the sumner as we moved to a new school district where they were just starting to teach my new class how to read using the very same book. Somehow, the unimaginable had happened, and I was at the head of the class, and that brought its own problems.

I really think we should help each kid at whatever level they’re at. While I honestly don’t think OP needs to worry about their son’s reading level assessment, I do relate as a mother that we always worry about our kids and respect them (and you) for doing the very best they (you) can for their (your) child.

I wish both you and your child well and hope things get better. In the meantime, while they may be frustrated by the struggle and may even take it out on you sometimes, I know from experience they appreciate your support and efforts on their behalf. [/quote]

I’m the one who wrote this response to the offended parent. Somehow, I think I missed OP’s second paragraph, not sure how. While I’m willing to give her the benefit of the doubt, I can better see why you were offended.  Sorry my earlier response didn’t take that into account. [/quote]

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