Friendship Quote by Karen Karbo
““A literary expert friend once told me that the way to teach your child to love and respect reading is not to read to them, but rather to refuse to allow yourself to be interrupted while you're reading.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Reading, Karen Karbo, 2015
Teaching children to love reading works better when adults model uninterrupted, engaged reading rather than reading aloud to them.
In simple terms: Model reading, not just reading aloud.
Key Takeaway
Read with focus, let kids observe.
Themes
reading
parenting
modeling
attention
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
educational
parental guidance
When to use this quote
- family bedtime
- classroom reading sessions
- library storytimes
- parent‑child reading rituals
Key Concepts
child development
habit formation
learning theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance modeling reading with sharing stories?
- What habits can you build to protect reading time?
A Different Perspective
Kids may feel excluded if adults never share stories aloud.
