Radio Commentary
Reading experts say the biggest reading problem we face is not that our children can’t read, it’s that they won’t read. Given a choice, many children will do anything to avoid it.
Yet reading is a skill that needs to be practiced regularly, like playing the piano or shooting free throws.
Children who don’t read, soon find they can’t keep up with the reading required for school. What can parents do?
Launch a campaign to get your child to read as much as possible because the more a child reads, the easier it becomes.
Make sure your home is filled with things your child may enjoy reading.
If your child is a sports fan, have lots of sports materials around. For a child who loves computers, check out books and magazines about computers. If your child is a fan of Batman comic books, stock up.
Give your child a subscription to a favorite magazine as a special gift.
It is important for your child to have the experience of reading something and saying, “This is easy — and it’s fun.” That attitude will make a child want to read more.
Know your child’s interests so that you can keep high-interest materials around the house.
The key to making your child a better reader — is simply to get your child reading.
