Experts warn of a literacy crisis among Aussie kids – here are the eight signs that show how your child could be lagging behind

Australia is facing an illiteracy ‘crisis’ with children starting kindergarten less prepared than ever, experts have warned.

Education experts say distracted parents are not equipping their children with reading and speaking skills and are relying too heavily on teachers.

Teachers are reporting more and more of their students are struggling with basic literacy, Warwick Daily News reported.