Hi, I have a strange question. My 4th child seemed to be the most gifted of my kids early on in his life. He walked, talked, etc. very early. He learned letters and sounds almost overnight and well before he was 18mths old.
Then by the time he was about 3 he seemed to lose interest in letters, numbers etc. He still has a small interest in dinosaurs and loves mazes but beyond that refuses to do any "academic" worksheets, etc. Has no interest in learning to read, etc. He will say "reading is too hard for me" He even says "puzzles are too hard for me." It's like anything that requires effort isn't worth his time.
He is still highly verbal but there is no directing him to academics. He is obsessed with star wars and video games.
I hear of so many kids that read early and I guess I assumed he would have been reading by now. When I look at Rufs LOG academic interest is such a huge part of it. Does that have to be there early on??
I guess I should mention he just turned 4 a few mths ago.
thanks!
Last edited by spiritedmama; 03/02/10 08:39 PM.
