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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - thanks for the helpful responses.  And to those who didn't like my response to an unnecessarily nasty and sarcastic first PP (who also clearly didn't read my post or comprehend it), so be it.

As I noted in my first post I'm not fixated on the number of sight words or spelling, it's that DD is not interested or enthusiastic AT ALL about these things, even at school.  To underscore what I wrote in my original post, DH and I don't push writing or sight words at home.  We buy books, we read books, and on the single occasion that she expressed interest in it, bought her paper and pencil so she could "write."  But that's it.  We don't practice letters, we don't have flash cards or any of that.

But yes, I hear from teachers at DD's pre-k that DD isn't really interested in those things and her peers are and I worry that perhaps her lack of interest will affect her readiness for kindergarten (though MoCo stresses that Kindergarten readiness has nothing to do with these things - I know).  DD starts Kindergarten this fall.  Just a few weeks away.
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I'm not a tiger mom by any stretch and I guess sometimes I worry that maybe I should be more "pushy" about some of these things ....   Maybe DH and I are too laid back?[/b]  Maybe we haven't instilled enthusiasm or motivation and should be more emphatic about letters - just wanted some reassurance on this and appreciate hearing from those who had some insights.

And lastly, I don't need to be flamed and the nasty comments and critique, especially the comments from SN mom who says I'm making up problems, are really uncalled for.  I'm not hysterical and my concern is well within the range of normal doubts that average parents have and a desire for some reassurance that things will be "okay" OR things may not be okay and guidance about what has worked for others.

I guess DCUM is not really a forum for this kind of supportive exchange and I've learned my lesson.

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The bolded is where I think you and so many parents fail.  Either be pushy, or be laid-back, but own it.  Your lack of confidence in a position ends up weakening your parenting one way or the other.[/quote]

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