Hi, Regina,
 > How old is Jeremy? I think he is 8? Time to worry
 > about backwards b and d is grade 2, usually if it continues beyond then it
 > could mean a learning disability.
Ruth has a good point. Another thing you can do to help him is a little 
"pnemonics". On an 8x11" tagboard or construction paper, draw a lower case b. 
Make the letter good and thick. Then, using yellow and black markers, draw 
this "b" into a "bee". On another 8x11" tagboard, draw a lower case d. Make 
the letter good and thick. Then, using brown and other colors, draw this "d" 
into a "dog". (I'd send you a picture of what I mean if I had your mailing 
address, but I don't. You can netmail it to me at 202/211 or email me at 
dransdell@worldnet.att.net.) Then, post these in the room where he does most 
of his written work. Put the B on the left, and the D on the right of him, 
according to the direction he faces when writing at his seat.
I had several kids in 2nd grade who had difficulty with b's and d's. I 
wouldn't really worry about it until he's in 3rd grade, and even then it will 
depend on his consistency and if he's trying to use the "system" you've 
established for it.
                                 -donna
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