Total Silence
Some kids pick up things really quickly while others need a little nudge and encouragement. That’s just the way it is. This mum decided that the best way to get her son to put an effort into learning how to read would be by cooking up a lie. She told him that if he didn’t give it his all, his voice would disappear because that’s what happens.
The crazy part was that he came down with strep and got really freaked out. We’re sure he quickly mastered the art of reading after that. It’s unfortunate that so many parents rely on fear to get their kids to do things but we can see why it’s so effective.