kids bookstart cut
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12586839
nevermind cut why isnt it abandoned?!?
kids already have access to books via libraries and schools for free why do they need more whatever their parents income?
am i missing something or are we doubling up for no reason?
nevermind cut why isnt it abandoned?!?
kids already have access to books via libraries and schools for free why do they need more whatever their parents income?
am i missing something or are we doubling up for no reason?
ninja-lewis said:
Apparently libraries are irrelevant, it's the amount number of books that a child at home has access to that makes the difference.
What children really need is a book that teaches them correct grammar. Specifically the difference between amount, number and quantity.Edited by Brighton Derly on Saturday 26th February 14:41
My only contact with bookstart was through the library - you got a free book bag and stickers if you took your pre-schooler to the library. However, I was taking her there anyway. I'm a bemused how they reach parents of preschoolers who don't go to the library, because I never heard of the initiative otherwise until she started school.
oldbanger said:
My only contact with bookstart was through the library - you got a free book bag and stickers if you took your pre-schooler to the library. However, I was taking her there anyway. I'm a bemused how they reach parents of preschoolers who don't go to the library, because I never heard of the initiative otherwise until she started school.
The Surestart centres, midwives and Bounty pack women gave them out round our way 
petemurphy said:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12586839
nevermind cut why isnt it abandoned?!?
kids already have access to books via libraries and schools for free why do they need more whatever their parents income?
am i missing something or are we doubling up for no reason?
My local library has closed down. nevermind cut why isnt it abandoned?!?
kids already have access to books via libraries and schools for free why do they need more whatever their parents income?
am i missing something or are we doubling up for no reason?
the next one is a bus ride away (which will probably costs over £2 to get there and back + time)
I live in a fairly deprived area where the chances of the parents being arsed to take their children to the library will probably be quite low.
It will only be the poorer kids that will suffer.
Mojooo said:
My local library has closed down.
the next one is a bus ride away (which will probably costs over £2 to get there and back + time)
I live in a fairly deprived area where the chances of the parents being arsed to take their children to the library will probably be quite low.
It will only be the poorer kids that will suffer.
kind of pointless getting them hooked on books then..the next one is a bus ride away (which will probably costs over £2 to get there and back + time)
I live in a fairly deprived area where the chances of the parents being arsed to take their children to the library will probably be quite low.
It will only be the poorer kids that will suffer.
seriously though are you saying poor people have no books in the house, know no-one with a book that they can borrow, cannot borrow one from maternity drop in centres etc, cannot get one from nursery, cannot spend £2 on ebay, cannot spend 10p at a charity shop etc etc????
petemurphy said:
kind of pointless getting them hooked on books then..
seriously though are you saying poor people have no books in the house, know no-one with a book that they can borrow, cannot borrow one from maternity drop in centres etc, cannot get one from nursery, cannot spend £2 on ebay, cannot spend 10p at a charity shop etc etc????
No I am not saying that but if you put up barriers to the most common and easily accesible method of obtaining books then clearly less children will have access to quality books.seriously though are you saying poor people have no books in the house, know no-one with a book that they can borrow, cannot borrow one from maternity drop in centres etc, cannot get one from nursery, cannot spend £2 on ebay, cannot spend 10p at a charity shop etc etc????
Some kids (like myself) went down to the library off our own backs to get books when we were younger. Its a shame that that option will not be there anymore and there will be a reliance on parents who may not give a toss.
Mojooo said:
No I am not saying that but if you put up barriers to the most common and easily accesible method of obtaining books then clearly less children will have access to quality books.
Some kids (like myself) went down to the library off our own backs to get books when we were younger. Its a shame that that option will not be there anymore and there will be a reliance on parents who may not give a toss.
my kids cant be arsed to get fit and go to the local pool can you provide me with one of those in my garden too please Some kids (like myself) went down to the library off our own backs to get books when we were younger. Its a shame that that option will not be there anymore and there will be a reliance on parents who may not give a toss.
Mojooo said:
No I am not saying that but if you put up barriers to the most common and easily accesible method of obtaining books then clearly less children will have access to quality books.
Some kids (like myself) went down to the library off our own backs to get books when we were younger. Its a shame that that option will not be there anymore and there will be a reliance on parents who may not give a toss.
Both my daughters love the bus ride to the library. Some kids (like myself) went down to the library off our own backs to get books when we were younger. Its a shame that that option will not be there anymore and there will be a reliance on parents who may not give a toss.
Some should look upon it as...an adventure to be shared rather....than a chore that drags them away from the 'ternet....
I like the assumption that these pre school kiddies will pick up a book and just be able to, and start reading it.
If mum and dad (or uncle, or that days special visitor) cannot be bothered to get a book for them to read, and teach them to read then having a thousand books round the house / flat / caravan won't make a jot of difference.
The statistics said that the kids who reached school age able to read / write / spell their own name had access to more than 3 books at home. Therefore if all kids have access to more than 3 books they will reach school able to read basic words. Obvious, isn't it.
Another way of avoiding addressing the crap parenting prevelent in the bottom half of society at the mo if you ask me. Books from amazon cost less than 3 quid delivered, thats 2 books per packet of fags, never mind the idea that these people might want to take responsibility for enabling their offspring with the most basic tool for life. Gubbermints fault / job innit......
If mum and dad (or uncle, or that days special visitor) cannot be bothered to get a book for them to read, and teach them to read then having a thousand books round the house / flat / caravan won't make a jot of difference.
The statistics said that the kids who reached school age able to read / write / spell their own name had access to more than 3 books at home. Therefore if all kids have access to more than 3 books they will reach school able to read basic words. Obvious, isn't it.
Another way of avoiding addressing the crap parenting prevelent in the bottom half of society at the mo if you ask me. Books from amazon cost less than 3 quid delivered, thats 2 books per packet of fags, never mind the idea that these people might want to take responsibility for enabling their offspring with the most basic tool for life. Gubbermints fault / job innit......
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