If your child is gifted, you may want to give them the assignment of reading the dictionary. It will force them to truly use it. Imagine reading the dictionary and you have to look up words because you did not understand the explanation provided by the dictionary.
Electronic devices are great but the information provided may not be correct, may be too simple or may be too complicated. During writing this past year, I have found that reading the hard copy dictionary I have at home helped me clear my mind when I am confused.
Recently, I began using the Chinese dictionary again and I felt very happy every time I am able to look up a word. Using the Chinese dictionary is very different from the English dictionary. It is an achievement everytime I manage to look up a word. It means that I remember how to write the word, count the strokes as well as how a particular word was derived.
It also reminded me of why things took time. Electronic devices have made things so easy that people sometimes forget why things took time.
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