This mother really needs a wake up call!! If she "knows all of this stuff already" then why the hell isn't she doing it with her child who is obviously struggling? The school can only do so much with limited resources.

As Erin said, I believe that teaching starts at home and I believe that it is my job to introduce my child to books, numbers, colours and the world around her. Of course she picks things up from childcare too but it is MY responsibility to make sure that she is interested in learning and enjoys learning.

Teachers do their best work when they are supported by the parents and the learning is reinforced at home.