yes, ppl always associate learning something to be a pressure and a chore. that's why kids in hong kong are really 'suffering' because that's suppose to be learning and the way hk education system is suppose to be.
which is why, these days, i find that early reading is very important. not so for her to be ahead of others, but so that, she can read and understand faster, complete her homework faster and have time to do whatever she wants. rather than sending her to a hothouse kindergarten, get used to have plenty of homework every night , so she get used to the loads of homework when she goes to primary school. why not.. learn to read now, have a solid vocabulary , when you can read and understand faster, you do homework faster.. . and you have time to do whatever you want.. with your childhood..
that's why i am starting on little reader now, a late starter..

hope it works.. LO is now 26 months old..