UrbanBaby

05.29.08, 19:25 PM General Topics
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my december boy (5.5 yo) is in K. He is now reading Frog & Toad books, with modest assistance. I am so proud of him, but other moms make me feel like he's really behind. why can't everyone just use supportive words, instead of negativity all the time. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.29.08, 07:25 PM Flag

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they're too competitive [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:26 PM Flag

don't listen to the other mothers. my boy is 6 and he's barely reading but very intelligent -- our kindergarten isn't as academically advanced (or pushy) as some other schools in the area -- he'll learn in his own good time... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:26 PM Flag

i would consider frog and toad in K, kind of slow. but then again, most kids in K in our school are older than yr son. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:27 PM Flag

stop bragging. are there any SN moms here? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:27 PM Flag

because in our parents generation, you had self esteem despite your parents if you had any. you had to work for that. our kids are all the best at everything. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:28 PM Flag

good god -- give some examples of what other moms have said. why are you guys even talking about what your kids can or can't read? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:29 PM Flag

GF's daughter could not read until 2nd grade. she started with baby books, dick and jane and was very ashamed of her reading-less-ness. by 3rd grade, she was reading nicely and normally on grade level. she's now in styvesant and thriving. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:37 PM Flag

Actually I think that's normal--not behind at all. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:16 PM Flag

sounds fairly advanced to me since my 5.1 yo doesn't read at all [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:27 PM Flag