Read To Your Kids
It seems the younger generation of parents is now dumping the idea of reading to their kids. I think this is a bad idea and I explain why.
6/10/20251 min read
I recently read an online article by The Guardian regarding the fact that young adults are not reading to their kids. For reference, please take note of the story by Alaina Demopoulos dated June 2, 2025 entitled: ‘It’s So Boring’:Gen Z Parents Don’t Like Reading To Their Kids – And Educators Are worried’.
It alarmed me because this is one of the prime ways parents and kids can bond where each has the others’ total attention and if there is a point to be made, it is a great learning opportunity. It also helps kids to learn to spell and how words should be used.
Some how parents today think they too have to be entertained in order for them to give of their time. No doubt all that screen time and ‘me, me, me’ mentality with instant gratification thrown in the mix has played a part in creating this mindset.
But who pays the price for this? It is primarily the child but also the relationship. Raising a child is not about offering a small bit of your time here and there between life requirements like working and other projects that parents take on.
The child should come first and wanting the best for them means you are able to turn off your own needs and concentrate on what would best benefit the child. Surely this comes second nature when you become a parent unless you are incredibly self-centred and devoid of empathy.
Perhaps the parents think reading to kids is old fashioned. Well maybe it is since it has been around for quite a while. But that is not a reason to throw out the benefits for both of you.
There are books out there that are ideal for teaching purposes and are fun at the same time. Forgive me if I toot my own horn here since my e-books are all about teaching kids to be courageous and these times certainly warrant helping them with that.
The books are for 6-8 year old kids to help them form good habits early on and to lessen the likelihood of stress-filled days and nights when the proper tools have not been given. I hope you will consider this too and help your children and yourself in this delightful way.