It is often argued that it is difficult to get children to read. Why do you think this is? What measures could be taken to encourage children to read more? Give reasons for your answer and any include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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in reading has been a long
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. well, one cannot deny the fact that nowadays
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ability to read across the globe has
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addressing
these issues. There are various reasons that could cause
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unwillingness
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, but the two main factors are Distractions and
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particular topic. Recently, technology has been a major source of divided attention in
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because
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on social media rather than studying, and
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frequent usage could lead to
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lack
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of time to read.
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, some
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may not want to read
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lack
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is providing a child with books or
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related to politics
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of their area of
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interest
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, most
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are more
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on
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existing
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topics rather than factual
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content
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and news. On the other
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, measures
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as
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of diagrams and creating
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could be
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effective methods to handle
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situation. It is important to supply
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with comfortable and
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-friendly surroundings.
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, peer groups with calm paintings
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as, pink and blue which often gives them
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of safety.
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subsequently
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, illustrations of some complicated writings can motivate and encourage them to read. In conclusion, some possible reasons
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sudden
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decline
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interest
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in reading witnessed in
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diversion
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the diversion
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of
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attention
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as well as
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boring topics to read. But, these can be solved with the right resources provided.
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