The past 2 weeks have been very crazy, one because of the quarter coming to an end, but also because of spring break! I've been very busy, so this is overdue, but I hope it's still relevant.
We got to choose an issue that's happening with people in all parts of the world, and find ways to fix it all. And yeah, long story short, I was really, really excited to choose a topic that's really, really important to me.
We got to choose an issue that's happening with people in all parts of the world, and find ways to fix it all. And yeah, long story short, I was really, really excited to choose a topic that's really, really important to me.
And that topic's reading.
Whether it fills your head with dread, takes your breath away with awe, or some other third thing, hold on there friend, hear me out, please. Things are going to get a little tense right about now.
The amount of adults who say that kids and teens have stopped reading as much as before do have a point. In the last 10 years,
And although the number has dropped a bit more than expected, it's barely scratching the surface. From my experience, tons of teens still read, be it with comics, or their own books, they're always open to reading something they like to pass the time.
But what about our newer generations?
Recent studies from a survey made by Neilson Book data have stated that only 32% of kids read every day, making up about 60% of children reading books every week. There are lots and lots of reasons why kids have stopped reading as much, but some of the main targets called upon by adults are those of electronics taking away kid's wants to read things. After all, kids wouldn't possibly have time to read when they have loads of apps and other things.
The positive of it all is that reading has not died in younger generations. Of the 32%, reading is still one of the few things that can kill boredom next to watching TV.
What IS surprising is the fact that while the amount of older kids reading is few but staying strong, the number of kids who STOP reading when they reach their teens is dropping, and fast.
There are still many ways parents can help these kids to start reading again.
Recent studies from a survey made by Neilson Book data have stated that only 32% of kids read every day, making up about 60% of children reading books every week. There are lots and lots of reasons why kids have stopped reading as much, but some of the main targets called upon by adults are those of electronics taking away kid's wants to read things. After all, kids wouldn't possibly have time to read when they have loads of apps and other things.
The positive of it all is that reading has not died in younger generations. Of the 32%, reading is still one of the few things that can kill boredom next to watching TV.
What IS surprising is the fact that while the amount of older kids reading is few but staying strong, the number of kids who STOP reading when they reach their teens is dropping, and fast.
There are still many ways parents can help these kids to start reading again.
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