Am Quote by Lee Smith
“I like a book. I like to read for four hours at a stretch. I think very few are the young people who are even capable of reading for four hours at a stretch, because it's such a bizarre thing for them to do. I am mourning this.”
About This Quote
Reading for long periods is rare among youth, and the loss of deep reading habits is lamentable.
In simple terms: Long reading is rare and mourned.
Key Takeaway
Encourage sustained reading.
Themes
education
literacy
culture
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- library programs
- parental guidance
Key Concepts
attention span
deep reading
youth habits
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster longer reading sessions for teens?
- What benefits arise from deep reading?
A Different Perspective
Modern distractions make long reading difficult.
