quarter of his life that is, during his here was a time when letters used to schooling and graduating years. After that, travel around the world under the wings of a pigeon… Letter bearers ran from T

pillar to pole carrying notes from kingdom to kingdom. But time has changed the way things happen. From pigeon to post box and that wasn't it. The shadow of technology has been cast and then came up emails, SMS, MMS, what not!

the knowledge Of late, technology one takes in has been taking a f t e r t h o s e away the capacity years is limited. t o t h i n k f r o m The memory is people. Laptops mesmerized by replaced books and the technology files which in turn, to make some were replaced by boundaries on palm tops and ultra the receiving modern cellular end.p h o n e s . I t i s surprising to realize The electronic that we have lost media is adding the capacity to f u e l t o t h e memorize a fistful blazing death o f t e l e p h o n e t r a p p e d numbers at a go m e m o r y after the cellular instincts. Like phones set of their say, television r e i g n ove r t h e for example…. world. And not to Just a boggling ment ion , many glare at the idiot h o b b i e s l i k e b o x w h i c h reading and writing s o m e t i m e s have started experiencing a faint pulse. carry you away day dreaming into starry A person experiences the maximum of tantrums, away from the light of reality.reading and writing abilities during the first

Nothing could overtake good old book reading, anytime, any day. A good book is said to be a good companion. A book takes you places, all around the world without even making a move from that corner desk of yours. Books open up with a wide range of

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THE HABIT OF READING- BREATHING ITS LAST?

The electronic media is adding fuel to the blazing death trapped memory instincts.

A book takes you places, all around the world without even making a move from that corner desk of yours. Books open up with a wide range of avenues on offer.

pitiable that the book culture is on the decline. Parents need to help children revive this habit as it adds multiple dimensions to a child's growth.

As books are good portable friends, which have the potential of engaging a child's mind, they can broaden the sphere of experience. A quick read of books l ike the age old classics transports the child to different horizons. A child can relate to new and thrilling experiences, quite different from everyday happenings. The variety in the

book reading is bound to avenues on offer. reflect in the child's The variety of books knowledge. offered in every

Reading sharpens the genre give you a attitudes and the style of wide choice to pick thinking of a child. It from, depending on increases the attention y o u r i n t e r e s t

span. It gives him the knack of thinking wavelengths.and understanding. Tender minds can be nurtured and shaped

up in many ways. But books and the Language is a gift for a child and books printed word are among the best tools used for reaching out to a child. Despite the deep penetrating reach of the visual media, books have a definite edge over other mediums of communication and entertainment. Child psychologists and counselors have often stressed the importance of the reading habit in modern-day children.

But then, it is quite

Reading sharpens the attitudes and the style of thinking of a child. It increases the attention span.

give this gift in abundance . R e a d i n g a book a loud can be a good exercise not j u s t f o r memorization but also for improvement of speech and vo c a b u l a r y.

Books trigger a child's imagination.

Bedtime reading is considered the best quality time spent with a kid. Psychiatrists feel that bedtime reading helps to build strong bonding with the child.

The printed word is not the sole reservoir of knowledge. Television, Internet and other modern audio-visual media also contribute to the child's growth. However, reading should compliment other mediums. Other wise , i t l eads to lops ided development. Just consider these shocking statistics. A survey proved that children showed that 54 per cent chose to watch children's eyesight.television when given the options of either It is never too late for your child to start watching the television or being with reading. Preferably, catch the child young. parents. The average child (between two to Bring him other colorful books, so that 11 years of age) spends around 1,197 reading becomes a favorite pastime. The minutes per week watching television. parent has also got to read enough in order Doctors have found that children suffered to become a model for the little one. And because of the habit of eating during not to forget, family reading is the best way television time. Children t o g r o w . E v e r have missed exams and re m e m be r yo ur outdoor sports due to initial sessions with their favorite television your grandma! shows. TV time also t a k e s i t s t o l l o n

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Doctors have found that children suffered because of the habit of eating during television time. Children have missed exams and outdoor sports due to their favorite television shows. TV time also takes its toll on children's eyesight.

It is never too late for your child to start reading.