My 10 year old brings his book with him everywhere.
“Put your book down and eat, Silas.”
“We have to go! Turn audible off!”
“Yes, you can bring your book and read in the cafe while I grocery shop.”
The other day I caught him reading with a flashlight under his blanket after lights out time. I couldn’t get mad at him. I used to do the exact same thing.
His little sister works every night on her reading skills. She wants to be just like her big brother.
Here’s 2 kids who won’t be statistics!