Why Can't She Remember That?

As I read, "Why Can't She Remember That?", I was reminded that children develop their first linguistic skills through socializing within their communities first. What benefits them is the many different linguistic and cultural aspects their communities have to offer. It goes to show that children, especially those around the age of 4, although in the first stages of  developing a cognitive brain, are quick and smarter than what we expect. Children like preschoolers Lindsey, Lem and Marisa are capable of using those language skill sets they learned from their own cultural communities to negotiate relationships with others and to fulfill their social purposes. 

Not only can these kids absorb language skill sets from everyday conversations within their communities, but from also book reading experiences. Introducing a child to the world of book reading can increase their vocabulary and enhance their cognitive thinking about gender role in society, family relationships and the nature of friendship. The stories being told not only can be used to entertain children, but to also have them make sense of their own experiences and reflect on them.  Learning such adroitness very early in life can prepare children for the young adult stage in life. Being read to at home can prepare kids in easily understanding reading assignments in school. On the other hand, kids who are inexperienced with independent reading at home may find book reading in school not intellectual stimulating nor interesting activity. The point of book reading is to get kids engaged and interested in the fresh knowledge that is being provided to them. On the Best Books For Kids website, there's a list that explain 10 benefits of reading. http://www.best-books-for-kids.com/benefits-of-reading.html . Two benefits are the increase of concentration in a kid's head and improvement of language skills and vocabulary.