Learn about the impact of parents taking an active interest in their child's reading habits, as demonstrated by Margaret Thatcher's father who discussed books, recommended literature, and signed her up for political publications.
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Taking an interest in your child's reading can significantly impact their development and foster a love for books that can last a lifetime.
Being a good reading guide and companion to your child strengthens the bond between parents and children and helps navigate through different genres and recommend related books.
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Take an interest in your child's reading
Taking an interest in your child's reading is crucial for their development. Margaret Thatcher's father, despite having limited education himself, took a genuine interest in what she was reading. He discussed the books with her, shared related recommendations, and filled gaps in her reading by taking her to the library. This approach helps raise a reader by making reading a family affair and allowing children to benefit from their parents' experiences. It creates a lasting connection and fosters a love for reading that can last a lifetime.
Be a good reading guide and companion
Being a good reading guide and companion to your child is essential in their journey to becoming a reader. This involves being a reader yourself and sharing your ideas and books with them. By being actively involved in their reading, you can help them navigate through different genres, recommend related books, and provide valuable insights. This process is ongoing and requires continuous interest and support. Being a reader and a good reading guide not only fosters a love for books but also strengthens the bond between parents and children.
"When Margaret Thatcher was in school as a young girl, she was assigned books like we all were. Some were boring. Some were exciting. Some were strange.
But without fail, her father—with barely a high school education himself—took interest. He wanted to discuss what she was reading. He wanted to read them with her."
Learn about the impact that this simple gesture can have on today's Daily Dad Podcast.
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