In a world where short videos, endless scrolling, and instant entertainment dominate daily life, raising a child who loves reading can feel like an uphill battle. Platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram compete fiercely for attention, making books seem slow and less exciting by comparison. Yet reading remains one of the most valuable habits a child can develop. Reading does more than improve vocabulary and academic performance. It strengthens imagination, critical thinking, concentration, and empathy. Through books, children learn to explore different perspectives, understand emotions, and engage deeply with ideas in ways that quick online content often cannot provide. The challenge for parents is not to completely eliminate screen time but to create a healthy balance. Children are more likely to become readers when they see adults reading regularly. A home filled with books, magazines, and stories sends a powerful message that reading matters. Making reading enjoyable is equally important. Children should be encouraged to choose books that match their interests, whether they are about sports, adventure, science, animals, or fantasy. Reading should feel like a reward rather than a punishment. Technology itself can also become part of the solution. E-books, audiobooks, and educational reading apps can help bridge the gap between traditional reading and the digital world that children already enjoy.
