During my childhood, I had acquaintances who, despite the fact that the books' content was far from unsuitable, had to read beneath the blankets at night in order to conceal them from their parents. This popular literature was taken from the school library. I still wonder why the parents discouraged their kids from reading. It could be a good idea to establish the habit during the summer months when most school-age youngsters are not obligated to work and have free time to read.

The primary cause of this is social conditioning. Too many families want the best education possible for their kids and take great pride in telling friends and family about how well their kids are doing in school, but they also feel compelled to stifle their children's curiosity and mental development.
Why do our children excel in exams yet struggle to engage in meaningful discussions or express themselves confidently? Why do they often remain silent in the presence of authority figures, such as teachers, parents, or elders? Perhaps the answer lies in our tendency to control their reading material, fearing that exposure to diverse perspectives might encourage them to challenge social norms and speak their minds.
Reading has its own pleasure and is just as vital to mental health as food and nourishment are to the body. The pleasure of cuddling up in bed with a good book is something that few things in life can match. Even while e-books are becoming more and more popular, it is becoming clear that "real" books will never go away.
As a matter of fact, nearly 90% of e-book users claim to read more paperbacks than electronic books. Research from the University of California at Berkley indicates that children who are exposed to books at a young age—particularly those whose parents read to them as toddlers—are more likely to perform highly on IQ tests in the future. For kids, books are a better source of vocabulary than prime-time television. The illustrations and stories in books have the power to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and foster meaningful conversations that help children develop their critical thinking skills, sense of identity, and understanding of their place in the world.
Why, then, do we put off reading to our kids for so long? As a teacher, I have encountered hundreds of parents who frequently lament that their child simply dislikes reading and is unable to finish a book. Out of curiosity, I frequently questioned these parents when they had first introduced their child to literature, and they revealed that it had been well after the child had begun attending formal school. Thus, the child's relationship with books is completely different; these kids relate books to academic pressure and hard work, while kids who had parents who read to them from birth relate books to family memories, parental bonding, and sharing experiences.
According to research, kids who read regularly have a significantly lower risk of experiencing loneliness and depression. Reading offers numerous benefits for teenagers, including relaxation, developing self-worth, fostering empathy, enhancing brain capacity, and reducing the risk of diseases like Alzheimer's later in life. The advantages of reading are vast and far-reaching, potentially exceeding those of a healthy diet rich in fruits like mangoes or apple.
Why, therefore, do parents put off this part of raising children until much later? Despite the fact that reading is an essential component of a parent-child relationship, some people completely delegate it to the instructors. More than 80% of children between the ages of four and ten who participated in a study conducted by the Scholastic Education Research Foundation stated that they loved being read to aloud at home and that it was their favorite part of the day since it was a special time spent with their parents.
When an adult expresses interest in hearing about the stories, it often inspires children to read. Children enjoy summarizing stories as much as reading them. It is impossible to foster a love of reading as a stand-alone pastime. Children acquire the analytical skills and self-assurance to express their viewpoints when parents get interested in their thoughts about the story and pay attention to their point of view.

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