{"id":1987,"date":"2012-04-10T16:33:41","date_gmt":"2012-04-10T20:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ccpa.scottbuckingham.ca\/blog\/?p=1987"},"modified":"2015-07-03T15:57:48","modified_gmt":"2015-07-03T19:57:48","slug":"why-reading-is-important-for-your-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ccpa-accp.ca\/fr\/why-reading-is-important-for-your-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Reading is Important for Your Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The benefits of reading to children is severalfold.\u00a0 As young children, we are comforted by the calm voices of our parents and the physical contact received while being read to.\u00a0 The initiation of reading develops a bond between parent and child.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

As your children develops,\u00a0 you can introduce them to picture books, nursery rhymes, easy readers, and various transition books, which help expose them to many academic, psychological, and life principles.\u00a0<\/p>\n

PARENTAL – CHILD ATTACHMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

A major area of concern in today\u2019s society, is the phenomenologically increase or lack of parental-child attachment. We live in a society that has become so technologically savvy, that we are beginning to loose our personal intimacy with one another.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Attachment begins in the early stages of development.\u00a0 It is an emotional and physical interconnection<\/em> that occurs when mother and\/or father and child have an opportunity to bond.\u00a0 The bonding occurs through physical touch, comforting, playing, verbal and nonverbal communication, and intentional and\/or unintentional affection.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The benefit of reading is that you are purposefully paying attention.\u00a0 You are offering a gentle voice and soothing embrace while reading your chosen literature.\u00a0 Therefore, children have a greater propensity of bonding with their parental caregiver.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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READING ALOUD <\/strong><\/p>\n

Reading aloud with children provides them both the auditory, as well as, the visual recognition of the human language.\u00a0\u00a0 When we read aloud to young children, we should intentionally be enthusiastic, engaging, interactive, interesting, seeking to captivate their childlike imagination.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cChildren learn to love the sound of language before they even notice the existence of printed words on a page. Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world.\u201d (RIF, 2012, Online)\u00a0 It is our imagination that facilitates new ideas, explorations, concepts, images, problem solving, critical thinking, and the very essence of the human potential. (RIF, 2012, Field, 2010)<\/p>\n

According to the American Association of School Librarians, reading aloud to children offers the following benefits:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Children\u2019s self-esteem grows as they experience the security of having a parent or other caring person read aloud with them. <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Children experience increased communication with parents and other family members.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Children are introduced to new concepts such as colors, shapes, numbers, and alphabet, in a fun, age appropriate way. <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Children build listening skills vocabulary, memory, and language skills.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Children develop imagination and creativity. <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Children learn information about the world around them. <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Children develop individual interests in special subjects like dinosaurs, cats, or cars.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Children learn positive behavior patterns and social values. <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Children learn positive attitudes towards themselves and others. <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Children learn the joy of reading!<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 (AASL, 2012, Online)<\/p>\n

BENEFITS OF READING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reading is a source of liberation.\u00a0 Children who are taught to read early on, are commonly taught to communicate in other significant verbal and nonverbal ways.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Reading exposes children early on to communicative language.\u00a0\u00a0 This early exposure to language could be considered a preventive force.\u00a0 If a child knows how to clearly express and communicate, then if a need arises, they will have a greater chance of vocalizing and expressing such need.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When parents read with their children, they are fostering the bonds of healthy interpersonal relationships.\u00a0 The benefits of reading are unequivocally positive.<\/p>\n

THE FAILURE OF BEING TAUGHT TO READ MAY LEAD TO…<\/strong><\/p>\n

When there is a failure to read, there is an increase probability of life challenges.\u00a0 Research has shown statistically those who are incarcerated have a higher probability of being functionally illiterate, completely illiterate, and those having a variety of learning disorders is remarkable. (PPI, 2012; EDJJ, 2012) \u201cIlliteracy and under-literacy among children is a serious public health problem… It is well-documented that dropping out of school is, in turn, a risk factor for substance abuse, involvement in violent activity, teen pregnancy, and other poor health practices.\u201d (Silverstein, Iverson, & Lozano, 2002, et. al., p. 1)<\/p>\n

While learning to read decreases the chances of antisocial behaviors, it cannot be blamed for all behaviors that are egregious in nature. Nevertheless, there is clear evidence that those in prison have a higher probability of having some sort of academic, psychological, and sociological problem.\u00a0 \u201cHigher levels of literacy are associated with lower rates of juvenile delinquency, re-arrest, and recidivism.\u201d (EDJJ, 2012, Online)<\/p>\n

The failure of learning to read is not a guarantee that someone will live a life of crime.\u00a0 In fact, there have been many individuals to live lives filled with prosperity, fruitfulness, familial stability, and clear abundance of finances and lifestyles.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Individuals who have lacked the skills of reading have gone on to be pioneers of technology, industry, and business.\u00a0 Sir Richard Branson is one example of an individual who had challenges with reading, because of a brain-based type of learning disorder called, Dyslexia.\u00a0 Nevertheless, Sir Branson\u2019s obstacles and personal nemesis became his personal roadmap to success. While Sir Richard Branson had challenges with reading, he is an exceptional example of someone who overcame his difficulties with reading.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

IT\u2019S NEVER TOO LATE!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is never too late to learn to read!!!\u00a0\u00a0 While the foundations of reading are laid in the formative years of development; it\u2019s basic principles can be learned at any age.\u00a0 Since \u201creading is a prerequisite for almost all cultural and social activities,\u201d (Moore, et. al., 1999, p. 3), it is important that we lay down our pride and begin learning the written art of communication.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For communication is the pathway to liberation. Even if, the written language feels like your own personal set of hieroglyphics;\u00a0 it is never too late to learn to master.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

REFERENCES<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0American Association of School Librarians, AASL (2012) How school librarians can assist you: Reading with your children. http:\/\/www.ala.org\/aasl\/aboutaasl\/aaslcommunity\/quicklinks\/el\/elread<\/a><\/p>\n

Clark, C. & Rumbold, K. (2006) Reading for pleasure: A research overview<\/em> Retrieved April 7, 2012 from http:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/teachers\/article\/collateral_resources\/pdf\/i\/Reading_for_pleasure.pdf<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 National Literacy Trust<\/p>\n

Fields, J. (2010) How to grow new brain cells and outwit competitors.<\/em> Retrieved April 8, 2012 from http:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/blog\/awake-the-wheel\/201006\/how-grow-new-brain-cells-and-outwit-competitors<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 PsychologyToday<\/p>\n

Golova, N., Alario, A. J., Vivier, P. M., Rodriguez, M., & High, P. C. (1999) Literacy promotion for Hispanic families in a primary care setting: A randomized, controlled trial. Pediatrics<\/em> 103 (5), 993-997<\/p>\n

The National Center on Education, Disability, and Juvenile Justice, EDJJ (2012) Juvenille correctional education programs; The case for quality education in juvenile correctional facilities. Retrieved April 8, 2012 from http:\/\/www.edjj.org\/focus\/education\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Moore, D.W., Bean, T.W., Birdyshaw, D. & Rycik, J. (1999). Adolescent literacy: A <\/em>position statement<\/em>. International Reading Association.<\/p>\n

Prison Policy Initiative, PPI, (2012) Education as crime prevention, Providing education to prisoners<\/em>. Retrieved April 7, 2012 from http:\/\/www.prisonpolicy.org\/scans\/research_brief__2.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Reading is Fundamental, RIF, (2012) Reach out and read for parents and educators. Retrieved April 8, 2012, from http:\/\/www.reachoutandread.org\/parents\/readingaloud\/research.aspx<\/p>\n

Silverstein, M., Iverson, L., & Lozano, P. (2002) An English-Language clinic-based literacy program is effective for a multilingual population. \u00a0Pediatrics <\/em>109 (5), 1-6<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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