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“If the parents are too busy to read, it's a safe bet the children will feel the same way. Set aside time for family reading each night. It doesn't matter so much what the kids read, as long as you provide them space for reading and a sense that it is a valuable part of your daily routine.” quote by Rick Riordan
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“If the parents are too busy to read, it's a safe bet the children will feel the same way. Set aside time for family reading each night. It doesn't matter so much what the kids read, as long as you provide them space for reading and a sense that it is a valuable part of your daily routine.”

Rick Riordan

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Source Advice: Parenting Blog, Rick Riordan, 2018

If parents neglect reading, children mirror that habit; regular family reading builds lasting literacy.

In simple terms: Parents' reading habits shape children's.

Key Takeaway

Establish nightly family reading.

Themes

family literacy habits

Mood

warm encouraging

Type

advice practical

When to use this quote

  • bedtime
  • home schooling
  • library visits

Key Concepts

Modeling behavior reading routines

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you make reading a fun family ritual?
  • What books appeal to both parents and children?
A Different Perspective

Busy schedules can hinder consistency.

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