Should I let him read what he wants?

I should add that if reading is hard, basic skills need to be shored up. Cdm2kk has excellent ideas on this! My original post was along the lines of refusing to do the work. If it’s too hard, that’s a different issue.

Families differ on where they are in training and goals. My dd6 can complete her copywork, Bible devotion, piano, reading assignment by following her list. We do history and science together, but she could do those, if I wanted her to. My other kids ds9, dd12 are completely self directed though they began the process late 2nd grade and worked up. Self learning and motivation is important here and we work toward that from the start. I follow up with dd6 & ds9 each day with narrations and checking. Dd12 has a 1-2 times per week check in with me.

I don’t let my kids read just anything and disagree that there is value in all books. Berenstein Bears are ok though I dislike how the father is often portrayed. My Little Pony, Sponge Bob, Captain Underpants, and the like do not make for quality literature. I won’t waste our time on them when there are so many wonderful easy reader books. Again, my opinion.