Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child, but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. In idle tales and foolish plays, I must obey my Lord's commands, Do something with my little hands. Today, while most American families still own a Bible, few remain motivated to read it. In fact, some 42 million adult Americans cannot even read well enough to fill out an application, decipher a food label, or tell a simple story to a child. In fact, literacy experts estimate that 92 million adults lack a sufficient foundation of basic reading skills to function successfully in society.
Educators agree that reading is the foundation for success in education.
One reading program used in more than two thirds of the states is designed to encourage children to read at school and for recreation. Some states have declared the whole month of March as Reading Month, while others celebrate Reading Month in February or April. If students pass the test, they earn points that can be put toward prizes, such as pencils, books, or certificates. Last year, some Christian public school students surprised ARP officials, according to a report received by the Christian Law Association from the Christian principal of a public school in Georgia. Elementary and middle school students were concerned about the material contained in books they were choosing to read to obtain higher point totals for reading above their own grade level.