Around the world, young people are reading for pleasure less often, suggests a recent report. In Australia, 29% of high school students don’t read in their free time. So, how do we encourage our teenagers to read? There are some proven things you can do.
Do the teenagers in your life see you reading? Modelling good reading practices may inspire your children to adopt them. You can also encourage your teens to choose their own books and genres, without judging their choices: whether that’s fantasy, romance, graphic novels or the classics. You can also motivate their reading by helping or encouraging them to use the library.
