The article highlights a concerning trend of parents, particularly Gen Z, becoming increasingly disinterested in reading to their children, largely due to the rise of screen time. Experts warn that this increase in digital media consumption has adverse effects on children's literacy and cognitive skills. Research indicates that when parents neglect to read aloud, children miss out on essential vocabulary exposure. A survey revealed that less than half of parents find reading fun, which may contribute to the decline in at-home reading practices and subsequently hampers children's educational development.
"I don't think we can divorce the role of technology influencing gen Z parents and their kids with the decline in reading out loud."
"We see children who can sit still and focus for hours on YouTube or Miss Rachel, but when you sit them down with a book, they move, wiggle, or scream and run away."
"Books are a really rich source of learning new words, and if kids don't have that experience reading at home, they're likely to come to school knowing less vocabulary."
"Less than half of parents surveyed said that reading to their kids was 'fun', which may help explain that downward trend."
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