James Hudyma
June 27, 2012
Occupation: Teacher
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As a teacher, I ask my students’ parents to read with their kids every night. It’s the only homework I assign.
As a parent, I practice what I preach. I read to my kids every night. So does my wife (also a teacher). We are fortunate to have jobs that provide us with free evenings and weekends. Another perk to being teachers is having unlimited access to entertaining and/or educational books.
Often, if both parents are present, one parent usually takes on the home reading and that parent is usually mom. Dads who haven’t stepped up yet, I am pleading with you to break the stereotype and show your kids that guys read.
Both parents don’t need to read to their kids every night (although that isn’t a bad idea) but they should take turns. Sharing the role as home-reader-leader sends a powerful message to children: we value reading.
There is overwhelming evidence proving the undeniable benefits of home reading. If you have the time, please make the time to read with your kids.
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