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    The first time I heard of this program was from someone spamming on another board and I looked it up to see what they were talking about and then a week or so later while looking at upcoming shows to record I stumbled across the infomercial so I set it to record because curiosity got the best of me. I still shake my head about it all. And without repeating everything that I have already read on this thread ... I totally agree and also have pondered the "they all even out by third grade" and if this type of program is what they are talking about. And no ... definitely does not make a child gifted. There is a major component missing from programs like this to qualify for gifted ... the motivation of the child. I just see this as another form of hot-housing.

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    I think my comments was misleading. I do believe children should learn what they are ready to learn at their level not their age or grade.

    I wouldn't do the baby can read because it seems like it's better to let the child lead. This seems like it pushes a child into a unnatural direction.

    When ever my children have show interest in learning things I supported that to the best of my abilities. It seems like there are other things that I would prefer to do with a child at this age.

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