How did you learn to read?

"How did you learn to read?"- Jack
"My mommy taught me."- Ben
from Lost last week...

Why is that on here? Well, aside from the fact that I enjoy the show, it gets at the idea of readiness to learn. I heard that quote and laughed! Not everyone learns to read in school. One of the big things in recent years has been readiness for school and readiness to learn... didn't we come out of the womb ready to learn? Weren't we learning before we hit elementary school? I understand the notion that there are different systems when it comes to home and school, but the idea that you need to be "ready to learn" to be in school ridiculous. Schools need to be ready for kids.