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How many of you are parents who actually READ to their children? I'm asking this because I work in education with younger children who the parents themselves admit that they don't read to their child and instead only give them iPads because "they have many educational apps". These are two year old children mind you. I'm just curious about how much this gos on nowadays as I can't get the idea of that out of my head...not meaning to intrude on anyone's personal opinions...
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I read to my kids every night!!! I believe they are way too young for ipad and devices like that.... They do have wonderful apps but i feel like it is just getting them into electronic devices too early.... I dont want them sitting and palying xbox all day when they are 7-8
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Only about 10% of adults read in this country, let alone read to their children.
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Παναγιοτι wrote:
Glad to hear that. I agree with you that no matter what type of app, it's still just allowing them to learn in technical ways, and reading is the most important because it boosts a kids imagination... Even the woman I work with told me she don't read to her son.. It's sad to think parents are becoming less involved with their own child.I read to my kids every night!!! I believe they are way too young for ipad and devices like that.... They do have wonderful apps but i feel like it is just getting them into electronic devices too early.... I dont want them sitting and palying xbox all day when they are 7-8
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I used to read to my kids. Then they became teenagers, suddenly they were no longer interested. We have two younger children as pre-adoptive placements 7 and 5. I have them read to me. Much easier than reading to them.
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I read to my children 😺
But the 4 y.o. has an iPod and the 2 y.o. Is always taking mummy's iPad... 😿
But we do have them in swimming and KinderGym classes... 😺
But they watch way to much TV... 😿
But we take them for walks to the park and to feed the wild ducks.... 😸
Sheesh it is hard to get the balance right.... 😓
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We made it a point to read to my daughter every night.
Now, she reads to us most of the time.
She loves to read anything she can get her hands on now!"If you don't have time, stop watching TV"
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I'm 12 and I read to my 3 year old bro as well as my 5 other siblings read to him also my parents. So we kinda read to him to much. He can read some books on his own!
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My son is just shy of 5 and I read to him in english five nights a week( the other two I'm work late and my wife reads to him in Spanish).He loves books about the planets and nature now and can read and write himself with a love for books.My parents never had much money but there were always books in the house. Its a time that can never come back and I love the look in his face as he is lost in the story.
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I read an old physics textbook to my five year old daughter every night. My almost two year old son's first words were in french. Both of them also know sign language. They're probably smarter than most adults.
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★Λubergine★ wrote:
My sister-in-law did sign reading with her kids. They couldn't walk or talk but could sign a bunch of words. That's pretty cool, more parents should do that.I read an old physics textbook to my five year old daughter every night. My almost two year old son's first words were in french. Both of them also know sign language. They're probably smarter than most adults.
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I love it how people who work with children but have no experience as a parent share their judgement and condemnation.... A lot of parents are doing their best to just put a roof over their head and food on the table. I think hyena has a more realistic view of parenting on today's world...
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Ojibwe wrote:
It was my sister's idea. She did it with her kids too. Makes family vacations a little quieter sometimes.★Λubergine★ wrote:
My sister-in-law did sign reading with her kids. They couldn't walk or talk but could sign a bunch of words. That's pretty cool, more parents should do that.I read an old physics textbook to my five year old daughter every night. My almost two year old son's first words were in french. Both of them also know sign language. They're probably smarter than most adults.
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SΦLDΛΤΦ wrote:
Really? You shouldn't even have an iPad if you are "doing your best to put a roof over your kids heads". Yes I'll judge the people who's kids I watch who have mansions in forest hills , and have live in maids and stay home and do nothing but drink. Their kids come in with the same clothes the whole week and these people brag about how they never read to their kids and give them ipads instead. these are the people that are too concerned with their social life instead of bonding with their children. Sorry for the rant, but i just wanted to see some replies from parents who actually read to and really do bond with their kids so I know it isnt a lost practice.I love it how people who work with children but have no experience as a parent share their judgement and condemnation.......
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So if your trying to put a roof over your kids head you'd rather by them an expensive iPad then actually bond with them in other ways? Sounds funny to me...
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Every night I read to my 3 year old he loves it.
He does get angry bird star wars 2 or 3 times a week for 10 minutes but that it.
Usually after breakfast
But most of our friends don't read to there kids. It all video baby sitter -
I'm not a parent but my mom and sometimes my dad would read Junie B. Jones books with me .
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My (now-ex) wife or I have read to my girls for at least 1/2 hour nightly ever since they were born. They are now nine and eleven, and I just finished reading a chapter from "The Fellowship of the Ring" to them. (I told them they couldn't see the movies until after they'd read/heard the books.)
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Reading is great, but I feel like this is one of those things a lot like nutrition. People may eat healthy, but eat it with a soda. This laces your stomach, and all the heathy mush down there with sugar. What's the point in eating healthy? Counter-productive. Also, if you eat desert afterwards. You're only trying to convince yourself you've done well, but the results aren't true.
I feel like reading alone isn't enough. You should also severely limit TV and video games. Once these things are limited, the kids would be more likely to gravitate towards reading naturally. With that INTEREST, your desire to get the kids reading should be easier! Sadly, TV has replaced parenting in many households. The kids are literally being raised by TV. Thank you to all the real parents! Save the kids. (Step off soap box)
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When my daughter was younger, my ex and I read a story to her every night. We'd also spend at least an hour a day reading with her. Now, at 10, she prefers to read herself to sleep every night. She prefers classic literature. Admittedly, she does enjoy tv and video games, but she reserves those for lousy weather. She prefers to be outdoors as much as possible. I'm considering buying her a nook simple touch for her 11th bday.
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noremorse89 wrote:
There's the judgemental attitude again, get off your high horse and live in the real world... Who has a mansion and maids bringing up their kids? Don't judge anyone until you've walked a mile in their shoes.So if your trying to put a roof over your kids head you'd rather by them an expensive iPad then actually bond with them in other ways? Sounds funny to me...
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YOU wrote:
Btw what's the bs about an iPad, my kids don't have an iPad?noremorse89 wrote:
There's the judgemental attitude again, get off your high horse and live in the real world... Who has a mansion and maids bringing up their kids? Don't judge anyone until you've walked a mile in their shoes.So if your trying to put a roof over your kids head you'd rather by them an expensive iPad then actually bond with them in other ways? Sounds funny to me...
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Thumbs Riley wrote:
Alright! I read the whole trilogy to my kids when they were 2-4. Took the whole winter. They liked it but they liked "the old man and the sea" better. And Steinbeck, they loved all of his. They'd get Dr. Seuss too, but once they got sucked into a story they just had to know what Bilbo does next.My (now-ex) wife or I have read to my girls for at least 1/2 hour nightly ever since they were born. They are now nine and eleven, and I just finished reading a chapter from "The Fellowship of the Ring" to them. (I told them they couldn't see the movies until after they'd read/heard the books.)
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SΦLDΛΤΦ wrote:
Who has the mansion?...uhhh maybe the people who's kids I watch? You get it? You don't like the thread your welcome to leave, guy.noremorse89 wrote:
There's the judgemental attitude again, get off your high horse and live in the real world... Who has a mansion and maids bringing up their kids? Don't judge anyone until you've walked a mile in their shoes.So if your trying to put a roof over your kids head you'd rather by them an expensive iPad then actually bond with them in other ways? Sounds funny to me...
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When I was little my dad read me Harry Potter. I always thought that Mad Eye Moody was a power ranger. I personally think that reading to your kids is a great idea. Worked for me. I still make a habit of reading one chapter of a book before I go to bed. It takes 5 min and I get a good night sleep
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High horse? Actually I'm not too fortunate, and if I had kids I would still bond with them any chance I got. I'm just asking how many people actually do that, and I'm happy that so many people responded the way they did. Yes kids play with ipads and watch too much tv and , its not that serious. I was just wondering if it was still happening that people gave ADDITIONAL attention in the form of bonding.I'm sorry if your reality gets in the way of you raising your children. Like I said , it's not so serious and your welcome to leave ok?
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I read to my daughter but she is three. As I read I have her point out certain things and she gets excited when she gets it rite. But she can also get some good education from her leap pad. Technology is a good way to learn, life is getting more advanced might as well as start young. This isn't an excuse to not have hands on with your kids though. Got to have the best of both worlds.
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I have 2 boys (1 & almost 3) & they get at least 2 books before naps & before bed. I wouldn't miss that time in the rocking chair with them for anything. We all love it. We limit "screen time" (TV, ipad, iphone) for our 3y/o to less than 2 hours a week & 0 screen time for the youngest. The research is in & it really is harmful for developing brains; even the Baby Einstein & educational apps. (Don't hate me. It's science, not my opinion. It's bad enough for kids under 2 that day cares can lose their license if they let kids that age watch TV.)
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I read to my kids. One of them is deep into prehistoric animals so we are literally reading a dictionary of prehistoric times--his pick. The older one likes everything from the first books he ever read to some new little chapter books. He starts laughing out of nowhere bc he gets to the funny parts before me...with my creative sounds and different voices.
I agree with the use of technology, but when we use it, we mostly sit and play together (especially when playing flow). Movies? Sometimes you just cannot watch any more opera.
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Ojibwe wrote:
And let's not start on writing. My 7yo out-wrote one of my high schoolers last week. Depressing.Only about 10% of adults read in this country, let alone read to their children.
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ʟɛx тooтʜɛʀ™ wrote:
Does anyone know how to use google these days?4nick8r wrote:
Can you post links to this research? I heard that its not good for a child to watch tv until at least 3 years old. I agree and am trying to get my wife on board. A little statistical information goes a long way with her so it'd be nice to have sources.I have 2 boys (1 & almost 3) & they get at least 2 books before naps & before bed. I wouldn't miss that time in the rocking chair with them for anything. We all love it. We limit "screen time" (TV, ipad, iphone) for our 3y/o to less than 2 hours a week & 0 screen time for the youngest. The research is in & it really is harmful for developing brains; even the Baby Einstein & educational apps.
http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/tv-violence-and-impact-on-children?page=1
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