I just read a very interesting article on reading and adolescents. One of the suggestions in this article was "Relax and Read without Criticizing". It suggested that parents either read silently on their own as a role model or lie down in bed with the teen and read aloud. Teenagers are not too old to read with a parent.
It stated that parents should try not to correct the kid's mistakes or ask too many questions. As soon as kids feel pressured or judged, they're less willing to read. When the kid begins to associate reading with "evening relaxation" and the fun of delving into a page-turning book, he'll/she’ll be more likely to read independently and for pleasure later on.
What ideas do you have to encourage adolescents to read more?
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