THE   GIFT   OF   READING

Instill in your children the joy of READING.  Set a good example by setting aside a certain amount of time that you read during the week.  You could also share that time with your child.  At the end of the time you might both take the time to share some thoughts about what each of you have read.  Let your child share in choosing the books that interest them so that they will enjoy reading them.  Don't force them to read something that they don't want to read unless of course it is an assigned book that they have to read.  Take the time to listen to your child reading to you during the week, also.  Give them the joy of reading to them if they still enjoy that.