[wintertime]

Ben Franklin was in his mid teens before he was ready to read and it didn't seem to hold him back.

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There are many historical examples. Thomas Edison was another.

My oldest boy, ( institutionalized for his education) didn't show an interest in reading until age 11. It was like switching on a light. One day, he "got it".

Unfortunately, by age 11, his confidence in his ability was permanently destroyed by the government school.

[freedomfiter2]

Unfortunately, by age 11, his confidence in his ability was permanently destroyed by the government school.


I'm sorry to hear that. We've had a child who was reading at a second grade level by her third birthday, another who is just now "getting it" at 9 1/2, and everything in between. It's amazing how quick children can learn to read when they are ready and amazing how hard it is for those who aren't ready yet. Government schools are terrible places for both the early and late readers.