“I agree on phonics, but English is not 100% phonetic. If the author thinks it is, he should see a psychiatrist.”
True, it’s not 100% phonics. But once a kid has mastered phonics, he no longer needs any instruction - he can take it from there.
I’m glad my joke with using a ps word was recognized.
And I agree with you. Once phonics are mastered, very little instruction is required.