Reading starts after 2nd molars?

[Susan Mac]

has anyone heard the theory that serious learning of reading and maths doesn't actually kick in until after the 2nd molars have come through, around 6-7 years old, and therefore formal education shouldn't be pushed until after then?

Does it have any merit, or has it been debunked?

I just came across it again last night, and I'm curious.

[SimplyMum]

Never heard of that before- it sounds a bit ludicrus but than again so do half the studies and majority of them turn out to be scienctifically proven, don't they!

[SassyMummy]

Hmmmm... I wouldn't think your teeth would have much hold on how you learn. lol. I've never heard that before though... quite interesting.

My brother could read before he started school... because I was in school, and therefore he learnt from me.

[Ana Gram]

What about the kids who start well before then? My brother was reading when he was 3 and DD is starting now and she is almost 4.

I don't think this idea has much merit.