obviously it's good to encourage an exceptional child but what about the average i.e. most children? I know some countries start primary education at 4 and others as late as 6 and learn reading at a later stage. I assume they very quickly catch up with their peers.
Is there any studies out there on adults to see what affect if any there is from learning to read at different ages. I'm not talking about someone who learnt at the age of 12, just the 4-8 age range.
My theory is that pushing a child to read earlier doesn't necessarily lead to a better educational outcome then giving them time and teaching them when they are a bit older. I'm not suggesting that one way is more valid because i have no idea. I'm honestly curious if there's more information on this.
Is there any studies out there on adults to see what affect if any there is from learning to read at different ages. I'm not talking about someone who learnt at the age of 12, just the 4-8 age range.