If a parent is able to read, this means they can teach their children. Children who are able to read have an advantage over those who cannot for a number of reasons. It can improve a child’s overall opportunities, it can mean they achieve better results at school and it can give the children more confidence in the language they are learning to read in. Reading is important for you, your children and the community.
Firstly, a child’s overall opportunities will be greatly improved if their parents can read and transfer this skill to their children. When children are older they will be far more employable given this skill. They will be able to have better careers. This is because reading is such a valuable skill that is needed for a huge variety of jobs. The ability to read benefits all children, no matter what they will do when they grow up.
Secondly, the children will be able to achieve better results if they can read at school. Children who can read can excel in their academic work because they will be able to speak more fluently as they will have acquired a better vocabulary through reading. Achievements in education mean better life opportunities– the children can go on to do anything they desire if they have achieved good grades in their education.
Thirdly, the children will feel more confident if they can read. Children will be able to converse easily and feel more confident in making new friends, approaching others, and using their language skills. This directly comes from having a parent that can read and is willing to help their children practice. This practice is essential to becoming confident in a language and therefore it is very important for a child that a parent can read.
Finally, it is important for the parent to be able to read because then they are able to read together with their children. The parent and child can then share the enjoyment of the story they have read. Both the parent and children can become immersed in an interesting story and discuss their favourite characters and what they like about the stories. This means that if a parent can read they can encourage their children to enjoy reading. Perhaps most importantly, if a parent teaches their children to read it will mean they are acting as a role model for their children. The parent is showing the children that practicing to read makes you better and that anyone is able to read if they practice.
