'In my son's Year One class there is a child who has already read The Lord of the Rings. We went to a dinner party and the parents were boasting about it. Parents can be very competitive.' Parent of three, Jane Smiley, commenting on others who push their children to the limit, the Observer
Parent of three, Jane Smiley, commenting on others who push their children to the limit, the Observer
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
