Books for future!

Train up a child in a way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

                                                     -Proverbs 22:6

It is very evident that most of the educated people do not like reading books. Instead of having a little time to read, they prefer hanging out with their friends or wasting it in using their gadgets. Someone told me that he feels sleepy every time he reads that’s why he spends most of his time in front of his gadgets and doing whatever he wants.

According to study.com, reading is defined as a cognitive process that involves decoding symbols to arrive at meaning. Reading is an active process of constructing meanings of words. Reading with a purpose helps the reader to direct information towards a goal and focuses their attention. Although the reasons for reading may vary, the primary purpose of reading is to understand the text. Reading is a thinking process. It allows the reader to use what he or she may already know, also called prior knowledge.

As indicated in bilingualkidspot.com, the first benefit and advantage that highlights the importance of reading is that reading to young children sets them up to succeed. It is so much important to train children to read for it is one of the steps to absorb knowledge which is important in all aspects in life. Reading can enhance someone’s vocabulary and also in the lessons in different subjects in school.

We can avoid such negative company by diverting our attention to something valuable. Have a positive approach to life to have a creative mind. Reading is essential to someone’s success. It builds new skills and learn the lessons in life. Reading books is more valuable that playing computer games. Spending your time in leisure activities will enhance someone’s memory.

Books tell us lessons in life we must know for the story in books talks about us. Let books be our best friend. Let books be our step towards to a brighter future. Let books be our key to success.

Let us celebrate this year’s Reading Month with the theme: “Pagbasa: Susi sa Magandang Kinabukasan” with books in our hands, willingness in our eyes and excitement in our minds. Let us go to the other world that is full of exploration through reading a book!

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