Why Children Are No Longer Able to Read

This article, written by a student from Her Campus at ODU, talks about how kids are not reading as well as before. The writer remembers loving books as a child and how it helped them in school and life.

They heard about a teacher worried that seventh graders read like fourth graders. The teacher said students had trouble with simple words like “window” and “important.” Many educators shared similar concerns online.

The author says parents play a big role in making kids like reading. Even though most parents think reading is important, fewer say so as kids get older.

Some people blame too much screen time for this problem. But a teacher named Mycah says it’s not just about screens. Mycah thinks reading more is the key to getting better at it.

Teachers like Mycah now have to teach easier stuff to help kids catch up. But many kids don’t seem to care about doing better in school.

This is a big problem because these kids will grow up to be doctors, politicians, and teachers. If they can’t read well, it will hurt everyone.

Parents and teachers need to work together to help kids love reading. They can do this by reading with them, visiting libraries, and making reading spaces at home.

The article ends with a quote from LeVar Burton, who says everyone needs to help kids learn to love reading. It shows how important reading is for the future.

_{Repurposed article originally published in Her Campus}