Early Literacy and me

Early experiences

    My mother used to always read to me when I was a young boy. She wouldn't d the traditional route of reading short children books but instead we would read full length books. I'm the youngest of 3 which significant age gaps. We would read Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone. Thats a very long book so we would take a long time to read it. Eventually through this process I wouldn't be listening to her instead i'd be reading the book aloud to her. I think this was great for me because when I was big enough to go to school and when we started reading aloud in class I would never struggle. I noticed that even later on in life during high school I would be shocked at the amount of students that struggled to read correctly and consistently aloud in class. 

    I never felt illiterate because I was always being taught how to communicate well. My parents are Spanish speakers that can read and write it well. I always had to balance both languages at home either speaking to my brothers or parents. Illiteracy had no room in my life. I couldn't be illiterate in this household. Everyone has to be educated. Educate yourself and or get someone to help you. Education is power.

Applying Literacy Today

    I don't think having cognition and being able to read and write well should be a privilege. Knowing to communicate properly should be a right in this day and age. There should be no discussion on being literate being able to convey ideas clearly and concisely. It'll help you in every regard of your life. I firmly believe no literate person would argue this point. The only type of people that are afraid of this notion are people in power. Not wanting the ones they control to break free of their shackles. They want them to stay locked in ignorance so that resistance is nonexistent. 

    As a 23 year old I inspire myself to go out and learn more. Since i'm an art major i tend to learn about people and things in my craft. I firmly believe that watching is a great way of learning but the best way is by doing. Constant practice is key to success. Trial and error can be a great teacher for all. Watching others fail is a great way to learn as-well. Learning from someone else mistakes can help prevent you from making some. 

    The fact that I am so young is what guides me to learning more. I know nothing in relation to the knowledge of the world. There is so much to learn and so little time. Life tends to get in the way of learning things you truly want; we're not all blessed to truly do as well please.