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Emily Lippolis @elippolis.bsky.social

I have a “homeschooled” ex-evangelical friend who didn’t know how to read until he was eight, and only because a concerned neighbor stepped it.

aug 29, 2025, 2:08 pm • 18 0

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EatsCake @theranot.bsky.social

Just saying the natural span for reading is from age 4 to 12. Often if they read later they are developing a strong vocabulary (in a literacy rich environment).

aug 30, 2025, 3:08 am • 0 0 • view
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Emily Lippolis @elippolis.bsky.social

If that had been his experience, I wouldn’t have made the comment.

aug 30, 2025, 3:13 am • 4 0 • view
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EatsCake @theranot.bsky.social

Neglect is sad all the way around.

aug 30, 2025, 3:15 am • 1 0 • view