The number of children that read books for fun has dropped dramatically in recent years. What are the reasons for this? How can we encourage children to read more?
For a long
time
since the invention of writing and despite the high prices, books have been not only one of the most reliable source of information but an essential way of entertainment for people of all ages. Regrettably, after the 20th century's technological revolution, reading books in leisure Use synonyms
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is providing schools and other educational institutions working with youngsters with a reasonable and modern amount of support aiming at improving school libraries.
To conclude, reading children will surely become thinking people in the future and will be more able to adapt to the common changes and challenges than children that do not engage themselves with reading. It is obvious that all people interested in creating a better society should responsible in increasing the number of not only children but all people spending Use synonyms
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