Reading is fundamental... Time to bring back those PSA's???

Who else is concerned??

#READING is down!!
I don’t just mean READING AND COMPREHENSION SCORES, I mean it as a “thing” in general…
 

IMO, in part, cuz our #Education system has cut way back on REQUIRED #READINGS of Classic material as a #Educational value and like most things – getting accustomed to reading #books all through #life becomes a somewhat #learned (nature vs nurtured) behavior.

 

Now, why the concern??

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=studies+show+reading+is+down

 

Well, you might think the obvious answer as me as an #author want people to be #reading my (https://tinyurl.com/tinyurl.com/JLDonAMAZON) #books – and, of course, duh, that is part of it.

 

BUT MORE-SO, I am very concerned about the LACK of desire of folks to want to do own #Research and #learn (even in #fiction fare, there are things to be #learned; especially, or should I say, depending on the #author and if they want #REALITY and #FACTS in their fare or just pure fluff/frivolity (like I have both an https://tinyurl.com/ChristiTutionalistEduSeries non-fiction geared toward presentation of #facts and asking people to #think vs just #feel way through #life (yes, we have to have a heart, but you cannot let it rule your head/life all the time, logic, reason, common-sense, must be applied for this planet to function); and even in my #fiction manuscripts like my https://tinyurl.com/LifeAndLivingSeries that delves into aspects of #HumanNature, aspects of #Life and #Living obviously, and a degree of #Psychology in a way about making our #Lives better on this fallen World)) outside of the traditional #IndoctrinationFactories (cuz a less educated; non-thinking, emotionally hysterical all the time; society is easier to manipulate and control) and them wanting to train you how to think rather than how to become more informed and #think for self.

 

Per #GOOGLE AI assist (https://www.google.com/search?q=studies+show+reading+is+down):

 

Key Findings on Pleasure Reading

 

Massive Drop in Fun Reading: Daily reading for pleasure among U.S. adults and teens dropped by 40% over a 20-year span, falling from 28% in 2004 down to 16% by 2023 The New York Times. [1]

 

Widening Demographics Gaps: The decline is steeper among Black Americans, lower-income households, individuals with lower educational attainment, and rural residents The Guardian. [1]

 

Simpler Content: Literature and media are shifting toward shorter sentences and simplified structures compared to past decades YouTube Short. [1]

 

Student and Teen Literacy Scores

 

Historic Lows in Schools: U.S. teen reading and math scores reached some of their lowest levels in decades US News, with international assessments showing multi-point drops attributed to learning disruptions and screen time PBS NewsHour. [1, 2, 3]

 

Humanities Degree Drop: Enrollment and degrees in traditional humanities like English and history have fallen sharply over the past decade The Atlantic. [1]

 

Primary Drivers: Researchers frequently link the drop to digital distraction, smartphone use, streaming media, and reduced attention spans Facebook Video. [1, 2]

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=studies+show+reading+is+down