tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post2284465776756511916..comments2024-03-28T06:40:56.199-04:00Comments on Team Tynga's Reviews: Soapboxing: A Decrease in Reading in Younger GenerationsTyngahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01464564461040990907noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-60570382982360677802013-07-30T17:38:17.810-04:002013-07-30T17:38:17.810-04:00I've noticed the same sort of trend, except am...I've noticed the same sort of trend, except among the children I babysit. My younger brother and I had to practically be dragged out of books in the summer. I often tried to skip swim practice or art camp to finish up a book. Now that I've become the neighborhood babysitter, its become a challenge to drag kids away from their iPads and iPods. And very few of them ever use them to read.<br /><br />Our local library system has a summer reading program, of which I was an avid user, to encourage kids to read. If you read X amount of hours, you get a prize. There were 3-4 levels, and the final prize was the best of all: a free book. I tried to get the various families I babysit for to sign up, and the closest I got to a yes was one girl who told me "I'll do it next year."<br /><br />This kind of thing is really upsetting, especially because reading is just such an important thing to me. Hopefully, something like Harry Potter can come along and inspire the younger children to read once more!<br /><br /><br /><i>Moni can be found at <a href="http://www.Cloud9Shelf.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Cloud9Shelf</a>.</i>Monihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16093674961899737543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-82623572669144819412013-07-27T00:17:05.858-04:002013-07-27T00:17:05.858-04:00Great post! This post was really thought-provoking...Great post! This post was really thought-provoking and true. I'm in High School right now and it pains me how it seems that no one, but me actually reads the assigned books. Everyone is always reading the Sparknotes because they think reading is uncool and that it sucks. My school has given people the impression that reading is boring because they make us read such tedious, uncompelling lit. I can totally, and sadly relate to this post!!<br /><a href="http://scottreadsit.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">-Scott Reads It</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184427021659506740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-70160983873082199122013-07-25T14:41:16.030-04:002013-07-25T14:41:16.030-04:00I definitely think they should focus more about re...I definitely think they should focus more about reading being fun at a young age. Or at least vary it up. For every nonfiction book they read their next book is any book of choice (as long as it is at their reading level or above). My younger brother hates school reading. <br /><br />I actually volunteered at an elementary school last year and reading was a hit or miss with the kids but they could choose their own books. Summer reading list had that mix of fiction/non which helps. The thing they lack on is challenging the kids. I saw 3-5 graders checking out basic picture books and struggling with them. Just sad...<br /><br />What I saw a lot of was lack of parental involvement. Not reading with your child. Not making it engaging, etc. My current neighbor has 2 young kids but refuses to take them to the library. We have a great, fun summer reading program but she keeps saying its too far and doesn't have the time (please note the library is 3 miles away). I even offered to take the kids with me if she just takes them once so they can get their library card. Nope.... I see this all the time. Parents so wrapped up in their life they lack in aiding their children.<br /><br /> Also, do the kids see others reading? I have two younger brothers and when you tell them to read, do homework, etc they don't want to. However if I sit down with them and pull out my own book to read, they quickly follow. Why? Because I once heard a girl arguing with her dad saying "Why should I read? Do you? I have never seen you read." Ouch! If a child sees the adults enjoy it and having fun, they are more likely to follow suit. <br /><br />Overall, schools need to give creative space for finding books each child individually likes and parents and other role models need to get more actively involved.Jamie E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-66521882733012562392013-07-19T23:01:09.964-04:002013-07-19T23:01:09.964-04:00This is so sad to read. I was always a huge reader...This is so sad to read. I was always a huge reader but rarely of NF. I much prefer something with an exciting plot!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-46897555009091276492013-07-19T18:03:07.508-04:002013-07-19T18:03:07.508-04:00It is a shame. I remember reading with my son some...It is a shame. I remember reading with my son some of his books. Frankly they were just DULL. I have tried my best to get him into reading. The only books he touches are the Diary of a Wimpy kid books (hilarious things that they are). When I was a kid we didn't go to the library but I LOVED reading, and always read tons over the summer.ErinPaperbackstashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13879655467410960166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-54289247887467736582013-07-16T16:17:04.162-04:002013-07-16T16:17:04.162-04:00My name is Lili and I did this week's post (:
...My name is Lili and I did this week's post (:<br /><br />And yes, I agree it's horrible.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661169246931091833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-30734462035713359982013-07-16T12:30:53.502-04:002013-07-16T12:30:53.502-04:00Great post Jenn! And how horrible to make really y...Great post Jenn! And how horrible to make really young children read boring books like that. Reading should be fun. I am glad there is no such thing here in Holland, as obligated reading for the summer.<br />I loved reading ever since I learned how, and went to the library almost daily. (Now I just buy all my own books). But I did dislike the "literature" I had to read for school, as I was supposed to detect what the author was meaning with the story. Ehh what? I just read a story about a man who ...Aurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538247058229504410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-13957507759742025862013-07-16T05:06:21.555-04:002013-07-16T05:06:21.555-04:00Great post :)
I think people are just too lazy now...Great post :)<br />I think people are just too lazy nowadays. It's far more easier to watch tv or use computer instead of reading.<br /><br />I remember when I was little and it was so fun to go to library and pick up books to read. Also then there were no computers and tv was pretty limited to me. I also remember my parents reading to me when I was very little. I mean they honestly must have read millions of books to me and every day! They also encouraged me to read myself when I learned to read!<br /><br />I think parents should encourage children to read books and that starts when they're little. When kids grow up with books they're much likely to continue reading because they have learned to enjoy it!Book Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17724167269418238726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-21926030131517074332013-07-15T15:06:47.337-04:002013-07-15T15:06:47.337-04:00This is one of the things I feel most passionately...This is one of the things I feel most passionately about. I loved reading as a child, and really believe we need to instil a love of reading in children from an early age. Not only does it help them with spelling and grammar, it also helps across other subjects, increases vocabulary, and increases their ability to dream and their imaginations.<br /><br />I used to take part in summer reading challenges at my local library, which were really fun, and I noticed my local library is taking part in a nationwide one this year. I hope that will increase children's involvement in reading, since it's amusing and exposes them to books that are age appropriate, and so will make them more likely to read.<br /><br />I could go on for ages, but I don't want to bore you!<br /><br />SarahGirl!Reporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396148243207091507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-43984865667529088182013-07-15T12:03:28.602-04:002013-07-15T12:03:28.602-04:00Tina, that's amazing! I wouldn't mind doin...Tina, that's amazing! I wouldn't mind doing an interactive worksheet on a book if I read it. When I was younger a teacher would have us write a paragraph on why we loved or disliked a book and if we could explain a plot point in the book than we'd get a star to go on this board towards a prize and such.<br /><br />Reading should be fun and encouraged and I think you're doing just that!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661169246931091833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-20707157445923365462013-07-15T12:02:26.340-04:002013-07-15T12:02:26.340-04:00Yeah, that's my point exactly! If it's fun...Yeah, that's my point exactly! If it's fun than the kids will not only be engaged, but they'll want to continue reading! They wouldn't just be like "this sucks!" and stop. But knowing you have a test and knowing that the most boring book in the world is sitting in front of you is not going to make kids WANT to read, it makes them HATE to read.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661169246931091833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-31157935582122008512013-07-15T12:01:17.490-04:002013-07-15T12:01:17.490-04:00I'm hoping these kids turn around :/ It's ...I'm hoping these kids turn around :/ It's beginning to be a problem in our children's department that these kids are so against reading right now.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661169246931091833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-47132715006701015162013-07-15T11:34:11.671-04:002013-07-15T11:34:11.671-04:00My friend's kids have a summer reading list of...My friend's kids have a summer reading list of the most boring books imaginable. They are expected to write a test on these books the first week of school, so I can see why they don't want to read. <br /><br />I think that if you want your children to read, then you need to make it fun. I used to post a picture of a tree up in the kitchen. Each book read got a leaf and when there were a certain number of leaves, the kids got a treat. That worked for 1 kid.<br /><br />Audio books should not be discounted - A child who has difficulty reading can follow along with a paper book and an audio book. My then 12 year old was listening to the Amulet of Samarkand and reading the book at the same time. <br /><br />I bought my 17 year old a Kobo mini (a bargain at $40) and he loves reading on it. In fact, he has probably read more books on the Kobo in the past couple of months than he has read over the last few years. It's just easier for him to read on an ereader and the on board dictionary really helps. <br /><br />Perhaps the libraries could try a book scavenger hunt type reading game. We do this on Goodreads/SOS group -http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/33903-sos-serious-overload-of-series - even a Book Bingo game can get people reading. The key is to make it fun. <br /><br />Also, as parents, we need to turn off the electronic devices for a few hours a day. If kids aren't plugged in to the electronic games, maybe they might play outside or read? ahz1https://www.blogger.com/profile/11505896406100655284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-51357961505545368192013-07-15T09:41:24.605-04:002013-07-15T09:41:24.605-04:00Not worksheets. Still my students don't go to ...Not worksheets. Still my students don't go to library in area to check out there own books. Not sure how to get them to even with me going and getting books to show what is at library in area.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732735425356677187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-7264630545911184932013-07-15T09:39:28.153-04:002013-07-15T09:39:28.153-04:00I am a teacher in elementary and I totally agree! ...I am a teacher in elementary and I totally agree! My goal us to get my students to love reading! I provide in my personal library in class high interest books to spark that love and my reading centers are only reading based Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732735425356677187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263131327639736886.post-35627022650822633152013-07-15T07:25:48.859-04:002013-07-15T07:25:48.859-04:00Great post, Lili! I never had mandatory summer rea...Great post, Lili! I never had mandatory summer reading when I was a kid but I can see why they'd be put off by a limited, dry selection. But hopefully they'll see that there are lts of awesome books out there. jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05771998478123175497noreply@blogger.com