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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Of course some kids just aren’t into reading, but any kid has more of a chance of liking reading and developing a lifetime habit of reading if their parents make it a family habit. When families don’t read at all, kids are much, much less likely to come to a love of reading at any point in their childhood.[/quote]

Yes. I think part of my reason my kid reads so much is simply that the books are THERE. The iPad is not there (don’t own one). The computer is not there (we keep laptops away when adults aren’t using). He’s sitting in front of a smart tv in the living room right now with a pile of books. I don’t watch tv while he is awake, so he doesn’t watch TV much.  And this is a kid who is constantly moving and active. He is still able to sit for hours reading.

When I was growing up pre computers, I played with random stuff because it was there. So yes, parents don’t need to believe all the claims 100%, but do recognize that there is some value in putting a wide variety of books and other reading material around the house and removing screens. [/quote]

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