Guilt and industry versus inferiority. The LeapReader can help develop initiative in a child if their parent is involved in the learning experience with this toy. If the parent expresses interest in what the child is learning and encourages the child by asking challenging questions and answering questions the child may have, the child will feel confident and benefit greatly from this toy. If a parent gives LeapReader to a child in an attempt not to disturb the child, the child will feel like a burden when asking questions and will therefore feel guilty for doing so. Even children will benefit from this toy by gaining knowledge about reading. The knowledge the child is acquiring outside of school should prompt teachers and peers to encourage and compliment them on their skills, thus increasing the child's industriousness and ability..
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