Can teaching infants to read and write have a bad effect later?

Question

Can teaching infants to read and write have a bad effect later?

Answer 1

I don't think so, I think it is a really good think.

Why do you think that?

Answer 2

That doesn't even make sense. That would be Developmentally inappropriate.  Read a Child Dev book. That reminds me of those parents that want to send their child to preschool expecting them to read and write. Preschool is meant for play, they learn through play! Some parents are crazy! It doesn't benefit the child, if its too hard for them then they wont attempt it.  It has to be a good mix of challenging but not ridiculous like what your suggesting.

Answer 3

No, it will help them n many ways, like teaching other kids, talking clearer and more communication earlier n life. When they do start school they will b ahead of the class, and that will b great on ur behalf u will thk ur self later.

Answer 4

NO. im all for it. try the best you can. the younger you are, the more receptive to outside information

Answer 5

I want to know how you could even get an infant to read and write. I could see a toddler but not an infant.

Answer 6

Well the effect may be good because they will become good students but I know someone who raised theeir children that way and they seem to know it alls.

Answer 7

With only a few exceptions, it's not possible to teach an infant (under 1) to read and write.  They lack the basic skills to be able to effectively learn and use the skills.  It's not "developmentally appropriate."

So, unless your kid happens to be a real early bloomer, it's best to teach them more basic skills which will lead into learning reading/writing.

If you push, it may not work.  And you may harm their ability to acquire another skills.

Answer 8

I don't know about teaching them to write--I don't think their little muscles are developed enough for that yet.  Teaching them to read--I would suggest that you first teach them colors, and shapes and numbers in the world around them--and yes, the alphabet.  Then, go ahead,  teach them to read, but keep it fun, it's for the child's good, it's not to give you something to brag about.  And, if you want, and the kid has an aptitude, teach addition/subtraction as well.

Answer 9

it's good and bad at the same time. it depends on what their writing or reading .

Answer 10

The child may be frustrated because you are trying to get them to do something they are not capable of yet.  They may think they are letting you down and this could have a negative effect on their self-esteem.  

Expose them to new opportunities but don't push them past what they are capable of.  Learning needs to be fun, don't get them so frustrated that they avoid it.

Answer 11

Within the scope of literacy, the best thing you can do for infant child is to read aloud to them every day.  let the child touch the pages and point to pictures, this is their way of "reading"... speaking is also a part of literacy, so as they babble respond to the child in a positive manner.  this exposure is a very good thing.  make sure the books are baby friendly.  if baby wants to turn the pages, let him or her turn pages...You will also want to make sure you have books with photos in addition to the typical illustrations.  Babies have a tendency to favor real photos earlier in life because they recognize thats what they see in real life.   they wont really know that the book is upside down yet, but as you model the proper reading behaviors the child will steadily pick up on the things you do... and believe it or not, learning to write will actually happen before learning to read.  

If I can think it, I can say it.

If i can say it, I can write it.

If I can write it, I can read it.

you cant hurt your child by exposing them to literacy, but make sure you do so in a manner which is developmentally appropriate