  to not be teaching my 2 year old phonics?  (128 Posts)
nancerama Mon 11-Nov-13 14:39:10  It seems that competitive
parenting is creeping into my social circle of what were, up
until now, laid back lovely parents of toddlers.  DS is 2.5 and
his friends are all of a similar age, give or take a few months.
Of late, everyone seems to be dashing out and purchasing Jolly
Phonics packs or similar, because, apparently, their DCs really,
really want to read.  DS loves books and we read together for
around 1 hour a day, but I just can't bring myself to start
formal education. My heart says we should have lots of fun
reading together and understanding books, but my head (and my
fellow parents) tell me that it's important to give him a head
start before he starts school.  Please, fellow mumsnetters.
Reassure me that they are all bonkers.  sherazade Wed 13-Nov-13
20:40:17  No teacher worth his or her salt is going to have a
problem with a child arriving in reception already reading.  No
they aren't, it's actually great