I think that you should sort them as soon as they have a settled personality, some children develop it later. Harry Potter themed presents are great. They should be given to all children.
AS far as sorting, I think it could be done earlier than 11, like in the books, but I would prefer my kids to experience more types of people for a while before they were surrounded by a bunch of ravenclaws, for example. My son is four, and if I had to lean one direction, I think he’s a Ravenclaw (I’m a Griffyndor). But he still has some growing to do and I would hate to stifle that.
I also having introduced him to Harry just yet. He knows I"m into it, and we’ll read them together when he’s ready. So I haven’t gotten him anything Harry-related; besides I linke getting myself stuff. lol
Personally I believe you should allow the chld to read the books first before thrusting them into Hogwarts. After they’ve had some experience with the different personality types in each house, they’ll pick the one they like the best. It’s ok to throw in your opinion here and there. “You could be great in slytherin you know,”
I’ve known for a really long time that I’m a Ravenclaw. It really depends on the person for when to sort. Some people are perfectly suited in one house, while others take a while to tell.
I, personally, think that you can tell once the child reaches about second grade(six or seven). Almost all children are sweet and learning the whole “play nice and share” thing in kindergarten, but in first grade, they become more themselves, not to mention the fact that the little Ravenclaws find out about books(and the knowledge that comes with them) By the time they reach second, they’re usually set. However, the sorting process is not necessarily definite at such an age. There should be a preliminary sorting, when they’re little, then a more definite one after they have been with their house for a while..
I agree with Lily Luna Potter completely. And for sorting I think it should be done, at the youngest, at age 11, like at Hogwarts. You have to wait until thier personality is somewhat developed. Go Gryffindor!
Sorting should take place at 11, I dont see how it’s possible to judge a baby(a bit mental if you ask me). By age eleven, children have already been exposed to an environment and have started to develope a personality. It is this environment that makes people who they are. As for the gift, I think a nice copy of Beedle the Bard for mom and dad to read to the tike when he’s a tad bit older. Overall, I’m not even sure if it’s healthy for a parent to sort their child, sure it’s fun but just keep it to yourself. Your child expects you to be the stable one of the household.
how about using each color in the gift until you can really be sure what they belong to. when it comes to sorting, let them choose when they are 5 or 6 or whatever age they start school.
i agree with potterfan87 that you can use each colour in the presents until they grow into their personalities when you can say for sure they are slytherin or grifindor ect…im a slytherin but my other half is a ravenclaw but its cool coz lots of my friends are grifindor Xx
what if your child has the qualities of two house then. Kind of like Hermione she is very smart so you would think ravenclaw but she is also very loyal and not ready to backdown from a fight. Kind of difficult there si I think I will let my children decide when they are ready. I have a son 7 and a daughter turning 5 april 6. What do you guys think?
I think sorting should be done at age 4. They are close to be ready for school and have developed their personality by then. I think ost parents would know if their child is more angel or more deviant by then. As for gifts, you can’t start early enough on their reading education so I tend to give them their first REAL book.