my child, can not read
By indahfth
@indahfth (11161)
Indonesia
July 11, 2009 7:40am CST
my child, aged 5 years, 6 months of August. my child, can not read until now, but already can recognize letters. are several ways to try to invite my child learn to read, but my child is not interested. each invited to learn to read, he does not want the concentration. sometimes only imitate, without viewing the book. I also have to invite him to play while learning to read, but, my child still does not want. He is cool with the piece.
I realize, my child, not according to me, because my mistake. I ignore all about him, because busy with my own problems. should I teach since he entered kindergarten, but I almost do not consider my child. I fully depend on the teachers at the school. after returning from school, I always let it play with anything that he'd like, in that time I thought he was silent and did not disrupt me.
now I am very sorry for, have all missed. I find it difficult to control my child now.
What should I do. I ask for suggestions from you all.
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9 responses
@usher2011_2011 (6)
• United States
11 Jul 09
Worj with your child more at home and enroll them in reading programs to give them extra help
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
11 Jul 09
He is only 5 plus, he might be a slow starter and you should not conclude that he can't read. My son did not start to talk until he was near 3 years old. I thought he was mute but luckily he started to talk after his 3rd birthday. I think children of that age need to cultivate his interest in books. Bring him to places where there are lots of books like book stores and library. Or while you're driving, point to him all the signboards by the side of the roads and ask him to read the alphabets and read out to him the words and ask him to imitate you. Slowly he will be interested in reading if you do that frequently. Singing along with the nursery songs is another interesting method to excite him.
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@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
11 Jul 09
Buy some Childrens Books and begin to read the stories to your child. Do not try to get him to read. Try to get him interested in the stories. Read, read, read to him at least once every day. He will begin to get interested in the stories and will ask you to read them over again. This is a sign that he is catching on to the idea. After he gets interested enough to ask you to read to him you can begin to teach him to read. A child must have an understanding of stories, before he will be interested in making an effort to read them himself.
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@sjvenden27 (1840)
• United States
12 Jul 09
My mom had the same problem with me.. I would not read for nothing.. I would not sit down long enough to read one page... So she decided that she would pay me a penny a page, but in order to get the money I had to finish the book.. Not sure if that will help with your child.. If not money may be some other type of reward.. Good luck
@sjvenden27 (1840)
• United States
12 Jul 09
After a year or so, I was reading books... and start to enjoy them.. hopefully your child will get obtain the joy of reading too!!
@cwachid (160)
• Indonesia
12 Jul 09
It was happen on my son that he started to read at 7 years. I just released because he like to watch more on cartoon TV and kid movie on DVD everyday. But it totally changed after he entering a school. When most of time, He must read book and do a homework. Otherwise, he will late behind of his friend. I would suggest to just leave to them and give more flexiblity on what they like. Give them more attention on what they like...
@Mikaela_taz25 (1842)
• Philippines
12 Jul 09
You know the Real Teacher does not really come from School, the Primary ones are the Parents. and that is "you", never depend totally on school for education because you might not know which one has a good influence to the child. spent time with the child and buy him some books, and at least have an hour helping him read stuff.
@tosatyamishra (59)
• India
11 Jul 09
learning is not the definition where a student have to go school do as other children do. rush for bus, carry heavy bag.. i personally thing the baby need time to understand all these. during my childhood i was very similar to this.. i suggest keep him happy and let him learn by his own way. give him importance and love. he will very soon improve.
@pyre82 (103)
• Philippines
12 Jul 09
Don't force your child to read words at a very young age. we encounteered so many problems like yours, the tendency of a child for forcing to study or read before his/her attitude develop his/her emotional readiness becomes more toxic for them. They may end up being lazy and hate learning. I see your kid is not yet ready by now.
try to give singalong nursery books. eventually you'll see results.
