DS just had his eyes checked by an optometrist a couple of months ago, and his eyesight was normal (DD needed glasses, though!). Is there something more specific I should be asking about? He seems to see well in everyday life, although we will watch for eye problems (myopia and astigmatism in relatives).
I do suspect that there is a bit of possible perfectionism going on - he doesn't like to read aloud. Although he reads very well aloud, he HATES being corrected on pronunciation (even though it is seldom necessary). Still, if I skip a word when I read to him, he will sometimes correct ME (LOL!) He's been correcting me since he was about 3, and that's actually how I started to realize what a good reader he actually was - he was following along as I read!
Sweetie - great ideas. I actually do the "frog in my throat" all of the time (great minds....)! This is how I usually get DS to read to me these days.
DH loves Harry Potter and DS has shown some interest in listening to the first book. We'll see how that goes (DD LOVED HP - read and re-read!). DS also recently asked to have an entire children's Bible read to him (took a few nights) - I cannot always predict what he will like at all!
I do occasionally "catch" DS reading (and I quickly and quietly walk away). I would simply like to see it happen more often.
I don't mean to compare DD and DS too much, but DD is an excellent reader (and they were "raised" very much the same way), so that formula "worked" for her. Academically, this has been extremely helpful. She reads constantly (fiction and nonfiction) and just knows so much from the simple act of reading. DS may actually be better at math in the long run (DD is good, but DS is a little scary-good as to how he reasons).
The suggestions are great - THANKS!
