Kids who read good books are more likely to develop better written and verbal communication skills and less likely to be involved in negative activities. Those are skills we should want to foster within all of our community's children. However, kids aren't the only ones who can benefit from the program. Supportive parents should do their part to exhibit positive reading habits and an ability to keep the TV and computer shut off too. Teachers and librarians can make an important impact on kids by encouraging them to read, but nothing brings the point home faster than parents who model studious behavior at home.
Kids learn by watching their parents.
They learn how to dress, act, treat others and even how to prioritize their time. Adults' behaviors should include prioritizing reading daily. The sacrifice of TV and computer time in favor of time spent reading for pleasure can turn both groups on to good habits that can help sustain them for a more enjoyable life.