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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nets 13,14, 15 are hard to pronounce and usual stopping point in counting.[/quote]

OP here. 4yo has trouble with 11-14. He knows up to 10.

I feel better this morning. DH is traveling this week so I feel extra stressed out. I quit my job when I realized my older child was struggling. I am devoted to my children and have not cared for anything else in my life more. I put a lot of pressure on myself. I know my kids will not necessarily be the same as us academically. [b]It is still upsetting that my older child is in the lowest reading group at school and my younger child is the only one in his preschool class who cannot count to 20.[/b][/quote]

OP, hugs to you.  It's hard to realize that your children aren't mini-mes, but rather their own people with their own abilities and personalities.

My oldest is in 2nd grade and is perfectly average in her academic abilities. Her reading and math abilities are on grade level and not a step higher.  DH and I were disappointed to hear that, but you know what?  Her teacher said her emotional maturity was well beyond her years and that DD might be the most empathetic and compassionate child she's ever taught.  I bet your child also has gifts that extend well beyond the academic arena.

Btw, I have a kindergartener who's scarily intelligent.  He's also a bit of schmuck and does not have nearly the same empathy and compassion his sister does.  If I had to choose between being an academic superstar and being a kind person for my children, I would choose kindness any day of the week, hands down.

Your kids (and mine) are still so young.  Kids move at their own pace- you'll see.  Good luck![/quote]

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