It seems that competitive parenting is creeping into my social circle of what were, up until now, laid back lovely parents of toddlers.
DS is 2.5 and his friends are all of a similar age, give or take a few months. Of late, everyone seems to be dashing out and purchasing Jolly Phonics packs or similar, because, apparently, their DCs really, really want to read.
DS loves books and we read together for around 1 hour a day, but I just can't bring myself to start formal education. My heart says we should have lots of fun reading together and understanding books, but my head (and my fellow parents) tell me that it's important to give him a head start before he starts school.
Please, fellow mumsnetters. Reassure me that they are all bonkers.
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nancerama · 11/11/2013 14:39
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