About Quote by Jon Scieszka
“People say, 'All my son will read is 'Captain Underpants,' or 'My son is crazy about shark books, is that O.K.?' I want to be the person to say, 'Yeah, that's really O.K., as long as he's motivated to want to read.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015
Encouraging reading for any content as long as the child is motivated, not judging the material.
In simple terms: Motivation matters more than the book type.
Key Takeaway
Support kids' reading interests.
Themes
reading
motivation
parenting
Mood
encouraging
optimistic
Type
advice
parenting
When to use this quote
- home
- school libraries
- gifted children
- reluctant readers
Key Concepts
literacy
intrinsic motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents balance fun and educational value?
- What role does curiosity play in lifelong learning?
A Different Perspective
Some books may not develop critical thinking or depth.
