I bet if you look at the average teenager and the average…
“I bet if you look at the average teenager and the average adult, the average teenager has read more books in the last year than the average adult. Now of course the adult would be all like, 'I'm busy, I got a job, I got stuff to do.' WHATEVER! READ! I mean, you're watching CSI: Miami. Why would you be watching CSI: Miami, when you could be READING CSI: Miami, the novelization?”
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He argues teenagers read more than adults, urging reading over passive TV watching
In simple terms: Teenagers read more; reading is better than watching TV
Encourage reading over mindless entertainment
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- schools
- parental guidance
- media literacy programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to make reading convenient for busy adults?
- What incentives boost reading?
Adults may have time constraints that limit reading