Is Your Child A Reluctant Reader?
You may have been reading to your child since he was in the womb. You might have done countless fun reading and writing projects before schooling began and thought that your child was well on his way to perfecting his reading skills. It can be disappointing to find that your child is a reluctant reader despite your best efforts.
Have an Open Mind about Reading Material
Your first choice for material to cultivate your child’s mind and foster a love of reading may not be joke books or comics, but if that’s what it takes to get your child reading then so be it. What he reads isn’t as important in the beginning. That is not to say you should allow him free access to objectionable or violent content, but allow him to make his own choices even if you don’t always agree.
Can You Read it again Please?
Lots of kids have a favorite book that they want to read over and over. Do it even if you have to grit your teeth and read the same thing for the thousandth time. What ever gets your child interested in the written word is fine.
Continue to Read Aloud
Even if your child is old enough to read on his own, continue the routine of reading aloud together. You should continue to make this a special time for both yourself and your children. It is a great way to spend quality time together and help to cultivate their love of reading.
Show by Example
Be sure your child sees you reading, whether it is newspapers and magazines or the latest bestseller. When children see that learning to read is an important skill from you, they are more likely to pick up a book on their own. Even if your child never shows a love of reading, he can still enjoy hearing stories and using his imagination as long as you keep encouraging him. To look at case studies on this issue, check out this site .
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