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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Never. By the time they're ready for chapter books they can read themselves.[/quote]

We learn so much by being read to by an adult.  It is also a very special bonding time.  Most people who love to read were read to by their parents at a young age, even when they could already read.  Together, you can read more challenging books and discuss, which really gives kids an advantage when it comes to vocabulary and thinking skills.[/quote]

+1  We started reading selected chapter books at bedtime probably around age 4, and started audio books in the car at 3-4 yrs so my younger was actually listening to chapter books at age 2.  They are 10 and 11 and still like us to read to them.  At this age, it's an opportunity to bring up more challenging themes and raise discussions about stuff going on in their lives.  DS (11) goes through phases of not wanting us to read books to him so instead I'll read him an article I thought he'd be interested in.[/quote]

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