I couldn't agree more, Neil and Emamum.
I was informed by school that my son had a reading age of an 8 year old when he was in reception class. He's 6 now and is working his way through the 4th Harry Potter book.
I have always been an avid reader and very good in English lessons at school. He takes after me and it just seems to come naturally to him.
It doesn't come naturally to everyone. Some children will be stronger at something else. All children have a talent.
However, you can make such a difference by reading to them as babies and making time to enjoy books together as they get older. This helps no end.
I just can't understand parents who don't read their children's school books with them. Why would you not want your child to read?
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