Miguel worked in the fields and did not learn how to read or write until he entered school at age 13. It will take him longer to learn to read at age 13 than it would have when he was younger.

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This is because language acquisition and literacy development are most efficient in the early years of life. As we grow older, the brain becomes less plastic and less efficient at acquiring new skills. Therefore, it may take Miguel longer to learn to read at age 13 than it would have when he was younger.

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