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Never Make Fun Of Them For This

Apr 20, 2020

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In this episode, the importance of creating a safe environment for kids' reading journey is emphasized. Mocking mispronunciations can have a negative impact, so it's essential to avoid making fun of them. Encouraging further engagement with reading is crucial for their development.

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Teasing kids for mispronouncing words can discourage their willingness to explore unfamiliar topics or words.

Encouraging kids to tackle topics outside their comfort zone and accepting their laughable mistakes is crucial for their growth and learning.

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The Importance of Not Teasing Kids for Mispronouncing Words

Teasing kids for mispronouncing words should be avoided. It is a sign that they are learning by reading, which is essential for developing their reading skills and introducing them to new ideas. Laughing at their mistakes or making them feel self-conscious can discourage their willingness to explore unfamiliar topics or words. It is important to create a safe and supportive environment that encourages their growth and learning without belittling them for their mispronunciations.

Never Make Fun of Them for This

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Your kids will do all sorts of ridiculous things. They will trip and fall, and yes, you will sometimes laugh. You will tease them about this and that. They’ll make hilarious mistakes. They’ll look back on their own childish ridiculousness with bemusement. Your family will have all sorts of inside jokes. This is fine. This is wonderful.

It’s what binds people together—the ability to bust each other’s balls, to share memories and experiences.

But there is one thing you should not tease your kids about, as the now famous (anonymous quote) goes: “Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word. It means they learned it by reading.”

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