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[quote=Anonymous]I wouldn’t force learning, but I do require reading. There are so many good books in the world, and so many genres. Go to the library or bookstore with them, or find things you think they’d like and say they have to read 3 this summer. I disagree that you can go a whole summer without reading at this age—one, to diversify the things your mind does; two, esp for the 12-year-old, to keep your brain in shape. I taught middle school and it was often apparent to me which kids didn’t read over the summer. There are so many mental and intellectual benefits to reading when young, just like there are for listening to music, exercising, etc. you’re the parent. You can still make them do stuff. I’d pursue this one. [/quote]
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