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I always read better than other kids from my background because I read in my free time and had parents who were willing to read to me. The education system did indeed hinder rather than help. And this was decades ago.
"What are you reading to the kids?"
"Oh. A ghost story."
"Cool, carry on."
"A specter is looming over Europe..."
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I could already read simple books and had a handle on phonics before kindergarten so I don't even remember how the school tried to teach us but I do remember how my mom taught me.
Might be dating myself but I had this "hooked on phonics" kit with flashcards, reading games, a set of VHS tapes with activities & such that I would practice with my parents - before school as well. Your comment actually dredged that up from my memory lmao