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Why isn’t my child reading? – Likely causes, suggested ideas

From time to time, POSITIVE Parenting readers have asked: Why isn’t my child reading? That has been a major source of distress. We’ll allow Colleen Thompson, who is trained in early childhood education, to address the issue in a two-part series.

Your son or daughter has been going to school from age three yet he/she is still not reading. What could be some of the possible causes? How can you help your child?

See factors to consider at

http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20091026/news/news3.html

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2 Responses to “Why isn’t my child reading? – Likely causes, suggested ideas”

Candice says:

October 30, 2009 at 6:52 pm

I must say I firmy agree with what the article is saying. Parents need to recognise that their children’s literacy development is largely dependent on the home environment.
veejay says:

November 5, 2009 at 11:48 am

Check the child’s sight – take child to opthamologist; Check for any illness which might affect child’s sight; check child’s development – could be a slow learner