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Jan 17, 2024

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The podcast discusses the benefits of ebooks and audiobooks, but emphasizes the importance of parents showing their children physical books to instill a love for reading. It highlights the need for children to see their parents engrossed in physical books to understand the value of reading independently.

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Parents should let their kids see them reading physical books to emphasize the importance of reading as an essential activity.

Creating an environment with physical books at home helps instill curiosity and a love for reading in children.

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Importance of Reading Physical Books

It is important for parents to let their kids see them reading physical books rather than just using their phones. While ebooks and audiobooks offer convenience, reading physical books allows children to see reading as an essential activity. By reading physical books, parents set an example and send the message that reading is important. Whether it's getting engrossed in a novel or reading a business book on a plane, seeing parents with physical books helps children develop a positive attitude towards reading and fosters a love for books.

The Importance of Showing Children Physical Books

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There are lots of ways to read, ways that have improved the experience and opened up the world of literature to people who otherwise would have missed out. Ebooks are awesome. Audiobooks are spectacular.

They let you read anywhere. They let you read faster. They let you read while you’re multitasking. All from the convenience of a device in your pocket smaller than the smallest book.

But that’s sort of the problem isn’t it? Your kids have no idea that that is what you’re using your phone for. To them, you could just as easily be on Twitter. You could be answering emails and working like you always do. You could be betting on sports.

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