If the child hasn't mastered the straight alphabet, however, much of this appeal will be lost.

Most children have mastered all syllable types between the ages of two and three.

The expectation is that the typical child at any age can master the material taught in the traditional 180-day school year.

Parents have a right to know whether their children are mastering the basics.

Of course the primary years mark a time when children must master language.

But for decades, the schools had been allowed to obscure the fact that many children were not mastering basic subjects.

Organized athletics allow children to master a variety of both physical and social skills.

Older children have already mastered much of the information to be gained by simply touching and playing with objects.

Besides, if everything works as it should, your child will master the program quickly and seek new challenges.

"As with any new skill, your child will master toilet training in time."