Originally Posted by ruazkaz
I doubt you could change parental behavior so would rather put funds into something along the lines of HeadStart, although I am surprised that any gains disappear by 3rd grade...both surprising and depressing.

I need to find the source, but believe that the Headstart story is not as simple as the gains even out and thus it isn't worthwhile. (Besides, don't we hear that all the time about "kids evening out by third grade" in a very different context re: giftedness?) Will try to find the research/summary I heard and post it.