ok, listen. Your son is 1 and a half. If i have to say anything more, you are clueless. I am a father of 2. Read the bold part again.

many kids don't like reading in high school, let alone 1.5 yrs old. Let him be a kid. Buy him video games that teach these things, there are many out there.

I was referring to the ADHD comment when commenting on his age.

Reading to your kids is fine and a must, but if they put up a fight or whine, then getting them videos are a great alternative. He has said that reading books have not worked LDM and it sounded like he was looking for other options. You just gave him the same one w/ a few ideas.

arrgh, just caused it worked for your kids does not mean it works for others.

I have some leap frog video games for him,but i just don't feel like it's effective enough,I will look into the "your baby can read" system LDM thanks. The reason I ask is that i see some wizard kids about same age maybe like 6 7 months older and they can already describe objects,letters and numbers.my son is not on that level yet and for some reason I feel like he's laggin a bit lol. it's my first child so excuse my ignorance if any.<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

is he in daycare or does mom stay home with him?

analogy = i'm going to make my kids do certain things they might not want to because I know it's in their best interest.

easy game IMO

i read hooked on phonics as a kid, i excelled at reading compared to peers all the way through highschool, especially so kindergarden through 8th grade.

 

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I have some leap frog video games for him,but i just don't feel like it's effective enough,I will look into the "your baby can read" system LDM thanks. The reason I ask is that i see some wizard kids about same age maybe like 6 7 months older and they can already describe objects,letters and numbers.my son is not on that level yet and for some reason I feel like he's laggin a bit lol. it's my first child so excuse my ignorance if any.<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

Just wait, in 6-7 months you'll be amazed at the changes - think back 6-7 months - how different is your son now?

Skip the videos and video games and all that crap. Stick the books. Find age appropriate books for you to read to him. Kids that age typically like books with bright pictures, few words, and light on the story. They don't really need a story line at that age. They also like interactive books, like ones with flip up pictures.

Pick times to read to him when he is not active, like before bed. If he is already hyped up and wants to be kicking a ball or playing with a truck, then he is not going to suddenly sit down and read. Also, his attention span for reading might be less than 5 minutes now but the more you read to him and the older he gets, the more he will enjoy it.

Also make his books accessible to him. Keep them on a low shelf so he can pick one up and look at it on his own time. You might be surprised at how often he sits down and flips through several books.

We started reading to my oldest son when he was about 3 months old. We have read to him every single night since then. He had a vocabulary of over 50 words before he turned 1 and started talking in full sentences by the time he was 20 months. He is now 6 years old and reads like he is 9 or 10. We still read to him but he also reads to us every night.

Of course, learning to read and write at a young age has its disadvantages too. When he was 4, I was telling him something for the 3rd time and he turned to me and said "Dad, S-T-O-P, I heard you the first time". Little smart ass.

this helps. daycares do a lot but don't spend proper one on one time

 

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Have you had your son's 18 month well visit? If not, talk with your pediatrician - our doctor's office gave us an 18 month evaluation to fill out - basically just a questionnaire about what skills your child has mastered - I can post it later if you're interested

thanks would appreciate it. and fourfives thanks for the sound advice.I started reading late (6 years old) and I don't want to make that mistake with my son.want my son to be a nerd if anything lol.
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It is good to teach reading skills early on as it will likely help him be a better student. But don't put too much pressure on him or too much weight on reading for pleasure. Obviously at his age, reading is only about pleasure but he is not doing the reading, you are. When I grew up I never really read for pleasure. I guess I still don't unless you count reading OT. I would read to gain knowledge. I would read for information becuase I was curious about a topic. I never read for entertainment. Despite not reading a lot, I still turned out okay (I think).

not a parent, but buying him video games seems like a horrible idea

I recommend the Sebastian Super Sleuth books. Used to love those as a kid, probably not at 1 1/2 though

LOL my son (only child) is 16 months old and a GENIUS!!!!! he cannot recite his alphabet, or count to five, but he can fold his pants and carry the trash to the can. He can bus a table and sign about 15 words.

All kids are different. all kids are genius'. specially the first ones. my days off i spend at least 2 hours a week with him in the library. its a trip with dad!

See? love your childs individuality. they are all beautiful.