READING: A NECESSARY EVIL?...AND HOW TO MAKE IT BETTER!
Most agree that reading is important. Not all people may enjoy reading, but none the less agree on its importance. I have not met a single [rational] parent who believes their child does not need to read well. In fact, when asked, most adults report that reading is important to their success and many wish they were better or more frequent readers. However, according to statista.com, the average American adult only reads 16.2 minutes a day and that total varies greatly socioeconomically. Furthermore, CNBC reported earlier this year that 24% of Americans have not read a book in the past year, and the National Center for Educational Statistics estimates that 32 million Americans cannot read. Finally, according to goodreader.com, 33% of high school graduates never read a book again and 42% of college graduates never read another book after graduation. So, why is this? Want to learn more about the importance of reading, check out this Tedtalk: https:...