Reading preferences are changing, particularly among youth as there is a rising trend to consume information fast through digital means, which can lessen the time spent on tradition­al kinds of reading.

As a result of the growth of digital platforms, reading habits among children have become shallower with a focus on keyword scanning rather than in-depth comprehension.

Children are mostly using phones and tablets to watch vid­eos instead of reading books, and if we do not adapt to the trends, we will lose our young readers.

In the past, schoolchildren would frequently visit the library to borrow books to read, and they would compete to read story books. Today, however, very few people read story books.

Since videos offer a quicker, easier, and more visually engag­ing way to ingest information and entertainment, the majority of children choose to watch them.

Although videos are a fast and effective way to convey infor­mation, particularly when time is of the essence, reading fosters creativity and the brain’s capacity for active information processing.

Of course, there are many mental, emotional, and intel­lectual benefits to developing a reading habit, such as expanded vocabulary and knowledge, better concentration and critical think­ing therefore fostering a strong reading culture from an early age is important.

In reality, the low reading cul­ture is being negatively impacted by the publishing sector, yet a successful book industry can be established.

In order to effectively encour­age pupils to develop reading as a regular habit, The Spectator ad­vises them to set reasonable daily reading objectives for themselves. They should be encouraged by both parents and teachers to read since it is an important way to ac­quire both general and specialised knowledge.

Reading aloud every day and encouraging a love of books are two ways to teach reading to children at a young age and make it engaging and enjoyable.

Giving children story books as birthday presents and asking them questions after they have finished reading them is one approach for parents to encourage a love of reading in their children.

It will help them to focus longer, engage more deeply intellectually, and develop critical thinking skills as a result.

Additionally, parents should take their children to book exhibitions and buy them books that will help them grasp and envision scenes because books provide a better comprehension of characters’ ideas and feelings.

Even though the reading culture and library visits have declined in modern times children should be encouraged to join libraries and subscribe to one or two books making sure that they select books that correspond with their interests and increase involve­ment and enjoyment.

We encourage stakeholders to collaborate in order to cultivate children’s passion for reading.