A recent study conducted by Scholastic Inc. in 2010 revealed that young people like to read because they read for fun and more importantly they have parents who are frequent readers.
The report also featured some parental tactics that might be more effective than others:-
• Parents are a key source of ideas for finding books to read, in addition to teachers, librarians, and friends.
• Parents who read books frequently are more
likely to have children who are frequent readers.
• Put limits on the amount of time kids can use electronics.
• Put limits on the amount of time kids can watch TV.
• Most kids say they are more likely to finish books they choose themselves.
• Parents make sure there are always interesting books at home.
BMAB HK Smart Tips: Parents and the home environment are essential to the early teaching of reading – fostering the ‘joy of reading’ and turning it into the ‘love of reading’. Children learn best by doing things with parents and in fact, they love doing things with
parents. Take every chance to reading aloud with your child, tell and talk about stories, sing songs and nursery rhymes.
Source: Scholastic, 2010 Kids & Family Reading Report (New York: Scholastic, 2010)
Percie Wong, Trainer of Bring Me A Book Hong Kong
