Should My 4 Year-Old Be Writing?

About a week ago I read an advice column by John Rosemond in my local paper. A woman wrote in asking for tips on how to get her four year-old grandson to practice his handwriting. Apparently the boy was resisting this “homework” with great stubbornness. I absolutely loved the advice she received -- sighting research, the expert told her that her grandson was probably just not ready to read and write and that he would benefit more from playing.