A recent survey indicates a sharp decline in the number of parents reading to their children, revealing that only 41% of parents read frequently to their kids aged 0 to 4, down from 64% in 2012. The survey highlights differences based on children's gender, with a higher percentage of girls being read to daily than boys. The trend further shows that as children grow older, the frequency decreases notably, and reflects a broader shift in parental attitudes towards reading as well.
A survey from HarperCollins UK found that only 41% of parents read to their children regularly, a significant drop from 64% in 2012.
Parental attitudes toward reading seem to fluctuate based on their children's gender, with 44% of girls read to frequently, compared to only 29% of boys.
As children grow older, the frequency of being read to declines significantly, with only 22% of 8 to 10-year-olds being read to regularly.
The trend shows a troubling decline in family reading habits, emphasizing the need for parents to rethink their engagement with children's literature.
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