Reflection

I have been very conflicted about eliminating my first guiding question. It didn't seem to fit in with the others, and I wanted to focus on how I can help Leo develop his identity as a reader, not my own beliefs. Those could wait, and so far, I felt a bit stumped about them.
However, my professors urged me (after exchanging looks) to keep the first question. They didn't specify why, but seemed sure that it all would come together in the end. It reminded me of The Karate Kid - Mr. Miyagi tells Danny to do all these things that don't make any sense, but later on he has unconsciously become a karate expert. So I went with it, and my question remains.
I was also advised to get some new books for Leo, about space, Star Wars, or whatever he's interested in. So yesterday, I went to the Columbia library. I was getting books for another project, so I picked up a few for Leo as well. I wanted to see if he'd read any non-Star Wars books before I caved completely, so I got him two hilarious Jon Scieszka books, and a command book called "There Are Cats in This Book." It has lots of flaps, energetic and colorful illustrations, and witty text. I hope he likes them! I will do anything to get this kid excited about reading and writing.
I also spoke with Leo's teacher. It appears that his parents are divorced, and he spends most of his time at his mom's house, who works. It's very possible she does not have the time to read to him, which would explain his indifference to most books.