[andymom]

Thanks. Actually, I don't want to expose my son to tv yet, but I read about how babies can learn from vcd. But then, I don't want my son to be addicted to tv either.
At what age can we expose our children to tv? 3 years old? 4?

[hart]

andymom,

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than one to two hours of quality TV and videos a day for older children and no screen time for children under the age of 2.

For more details, click below:
American Academy of Pediatrics

[andymom]

Thanks, hart!
I just read it. I won't let my son watch tv again (it's a good thing that he doesn't like it, anyway!)

[2genuine]

Jools,

Do you give private tutoring?

[jools]

I have been thinking about it for a while, but haven't got any further than that sorry.

[mosmom]

andymom
your son is only 16 months and can actively use 500 words and make short sentences already?! :shock: my daughter is the same age and she can possibly speak 10-15 short words. so if what you've observed is true, then i wouldn't worry about his english abilities! by the time he's ready to attend kindergarten/school, he'll be perfectly fine.
my daughter is exposed to 4 languages, and hence her english acquisition is delayed. oh well - i'll go to playgroups with her, let her play with other kids and really hope for the best till it's time for a kg interview...

[little mum]

Agree. Children learn fast, your kid will do just fine once he get into the school.

[spockey]

Andymom
If you are truly worried (although you seem to be doing fine), join an English playgroup. I'd recommend Baby Buddies (from Alison's Letterland)... I think there is an ad on this site for it... only because we've had positive experiences with them.