Why do you need to know whether (and to what extent) your son can read? What do you think he'd get out of structured practice time?
I'll start by answering a question you didn't ask - Is this about me? Yes, I suppose it is.
As the responsible parent, there are several things that seem to be indirectly linked to the how much Kai comprehends what he's reading, or understands what he's trying to write. He's not happy at Preschool and I'm lacking the confidence to ask for their assistance because I don't know what to ask for. I'm feeling attacked by some close people for allowing him to do things possibly beyond his capabilities as this equates to "setting him up to fail" and the meltdowns are by default, my own doing. Add to this the usual amount of exhaustion, frustration and emotion when dealing with a high-energy, intensely independent child and there you have it.
I don't know, maybe I'm way off base for thinking any of this is relevant and I probably don't even belong in this forum. I certainly wasn't suggesting that I take up daily "hothousing" and I'm in no way qualified to add anything to the discussion re the benefits of having structured learning taking place at home. My boy will undoubtedly move through this somewhat awkward stage so I'll just keep trying to do what I can to help him be happy.
Many thanks to the folks who offered suggestions and understanding.
