Parents may feel that if they don't continue their progress the child will lose his desire and fall behind. Learning can be like climbing a mountain. During the steep parts of the climb, all of your energy goes into the process and takes great effort. When you first reach a plateau, you have earned a rest. But at some point, you must muster the strength to get up and start the next portion of the climb.
Children approach learning in much the same way.
As they learn a new process, they are expending all of their energy into mastering the new concept. The flat parts allow them to practice the new skills and gain confidence before they undertake another steep climb. Inc. All rights reserved.