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In response to "But from a statistical perspective, reading to kids is representative of a ton of other things, it is hard to single out the reading itself as the" by landbeck

I think that was the whole point. A child who has parents that read to them is more likely to succeed than 1 that doesn't.

Posted by Jim (aka Jim) Aug 20 '13, 11:46

Because it's shared time with their parent. It's teaching them a love of reading and books...which will carry with them until they're grown up.

It's WAY more than just teaching the mechanics of reading and comprehension (but those skills come into play too.)

It's the whole package that comes with spending time and reading books to your kids.

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Both you and the article seem to be implying that there is no other way to get those benefits, though - con_carne Aug 20, 12:01 2
- Well, this original post is a link...but you've shit all over it. I can tell you from my experience as a father and as a Scout leader... - Jim Aug 20, 12:15 1
  - Forgive me, but you are not making yourself clear - con_carne Aug 20, 12:21
no one's saying it's a bad thing but what it's saying is that it may not be a cause - Reagen Aug 20, 11:55 1
- Yes. I'm being picky about the wording of the article's recommendation to read to your child. I also recommend reading to your child! - landbeck Aug 20, 12:02

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I think that was the whole point. A child who has parents that read to them is more likely to succeed than 1 that doesn't.

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