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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a DD that was a very early reader--was reading 1-2 hours a day at a fourth grade level before turning five.  It took very little exposure to ABCs.  I think it was around age two.  My point is that it does not need to be a big deal, and yes, I agree with a lot of the PP's that it is probably harmful to emphasize the rote learning at a young age.  I have to say it is weird reading a bunch of responses from parents of still very young children.  "My 3-year-old can read 'ball'" etc.  You have know idea how little that means.  Not many responses from parents with elementary aged kids so thought I'd at my 2 cents. [/quote]

I'm the PP with the 3 year old daughter who can read "ball". Since you raise the issue, my third grader has read non-fiction grown-up books (about WWII, of all topics), and generally reads several grades ahead of his class - and you know what? He was a late reader :lol: 
It appears my DD will read much sooner than my DS, and I am proud of her drive, focus and love of learning, but it certainly has no bearing on their respective intelligences. 
Stop thinking all parents of young children have no experience or perspective.

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