Exactly. Show them examples of lots of types of books. Include some types of SciFi and fantasy because that’s what a lot of enjoying reading. They always seem looked down on, but they shouldn’t be.
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riceandbeans161@discuss.tchncs.de 9 months agoexactly. Reading is a cheap and fun hobby. But you gotta find enjoyable books!
jabjoe@feddit.uk 9 months ago
thehatfox@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Schools approach literature in such a stuffy and formal manner too, they would probably make even the most interesting books a chore.
We need to foster a better attitude towards reading, and that starts with letting kids enjoy the books they are reading.
jabjoe@feddit.uk 9 months ago
Exactly. They just need to be reading, it.barely matters what.