Books are good. Whether you’re reading to your child or
letting them read by themselves, there is an immeasurable amount of development
going on. Visualisation, imagination, vocabulary, general knowledge, thinking
and debating skills – they all increase in leaps and bounds thanks to being
exposed to fiction. “At least ten minutes a day,” experts tell us. What they
don’t tell us is, how much is too much.
Apart from the obvious strain on the eyes, too much reading
is bad for your body, turning it into a couch potato and depriving you of the
opportunity to run, climb trees, swim and jump on the trampoline. Furthermore,
reading is a passive activity when compared to more creative hobbies such as
drawing, composing music, play-acting, sewing, computer programming and free
play.
Of course, if the choice is between watching TV and reading,
let them read by all means. But if an opportunity arises to play outside, walk
the dog or make Christmas decorations, that’s when putting down the book is the
right choice.
Is your child in danger of reading too much? It all depends
on their learning style. Do they have a preference for no mobility, working
alone, perseverance, visual learning? If so, they may concentrate on books so
much, they miss out on other essential development steps. Find out today.
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