Long-time readers of this blog, and people who know me well, know that there's no "letting" involved when it comes to reading. My philosophy when it comes to children and books is, "let them read what they want." Experience has taught me that children can be trusted to put down a book when it is too advanced or difficult or upsetting for them. In fact, experience has taught me that most "problems
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Nicely said. We were discussing books and reading the other night and I opined that I do not understand why people (of all ages) don't read for pleasure. I cannot conceive of not immersing myself in another world for a time. I have always said that books have better Special Effects than any TV show or movie. <br /><br />I also get annoyed with people who put down JK Rowling, they either
Thank you, Jeff. I am not a proponent of the idea that reading should always be an edifying experience for a child. The number of times I've seen parents tell their child to put down something they deem frivolous, yet stand their holding James Patterson under their own arm--it just drives me crazy. If parents want their children to read, the less barriers the better. And if adults want to