tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11795715.post8330637240962396544..comments2024-03-09T02:39:40.253-08:00Comments on Hallucinations!: Day 2 - Readers, unlimitedShruthihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00635222842257175541noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11795715.post-71827428307897407952017-04-06T11:29:57.959-07:002017-04-06T11:29:57.959-07:00I was lucky to grow up on a staple diet of library...I was lucky to grow up on a staple diet of library books :)<br /><br />My love for books started with Tinkle/Chandamama/ Dinakondu Kathegalu and then there was always Enid Blyton from the school library :)<br /><br />I guess access to different variety helps keep the reading bug alive.Shwethahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920810941522619472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11795715.post-20692504829469136892017-03-05T22:36:38.213-08:002017-03-05T22:36:38.213-08:00I completely agree with your reasoning Shruthi and...I completely agree with your reasoning Shruthi and I am sad that we don't have a better library and reading system in the schools here in India.<br />I wanted my son to pick up the reading bug from a young age and started off by reading out loud to him since he was few months old. Though initially he was interested, of late he finds it a chore - it could be because of the lack of reasons you mention - not much encouraged in school, not having discussions with peer groups etc. Also TV is such a shiny attraction!<br />I picked up the reading habit in school - though we were always encouraged to read at home, my parents didn't exactly have resources to buy us all the books. That's where the school library helped and my dad always got books from the nearby Central library which opened up another source of books for me. My reading habit rubbed off on my sister too and we both love our books - although we can't seem to find enough time to read these days!<br />Thanks for writing this post - I think I now want to write a post of my own!Anuhttp://anubhaava.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11795715.post-5183195101627074212017-03-03T08:36:44.969-08:002017-03-03T08:36:44.969-08:00Aarthi, exactly! And how much can you buy? Definit...Aarthi, exactly! And how much can you buy? Definitely not as much as you want to read!<br /><br />Radhika, I agree! Parents and peers are the biggest influencers. <br /><br />Nithin, thank you! Yes, parents and a book-friendly home are essential. Which is what leads me to think that the school must play a role, because I've seen many non-reading parents here who have reading children. Similarly, I know readers back in India who are disappointed that their kids don't read, so though parents do play a role, evidently, it might not be enough! It is probably a combination of may things. <br />Also, Bangalore is very book-friendly. But from experience, the libraries are expensive, and buying books is not always an option for everybody. <br /><br />Maha, yes, reading to your children - that is a post that I plan to write shortly. And yes, I've heard that as they go into middle and high school, getting to read is not so easy. But once a reader, always a reader - says the optimist in me!Shruthihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00635222842257175541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11795715.post-46131484406389211652017-03-03T06:04:10.687-08:002017-03-03T06:04:10.687-08:00Very true! The first time I came to the US, I was ...Very true! The first time I came to the US, I was wonder struck by public libraries and all the amenities they offer - the museum passes, the enrichment activities, not just books so much more. I also love that being read to is encouraged right from the start - I started reading to my kids right from when they were one month and till date that has been the greatest joys of my life...! I will say though my first born's reading has taken a back seat now that he is in middle school. Mahahttp://activegander.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11795715.post-82541454736313812382017-03-03T02:58:49.662-08:002017-03-03T02:58:49.662-08:00Welcome back to the blog.I did miss reading your n...Welcome back to the blog.I did miss reading your narrations about Puttachi.<br /><br />As far as books concerned more than the schools I think it is the parents who encourage/inculcate reading habits in the children.If the children see the parent with a book on a chair they will definitely think of picking one up. One good idea is to keep the books front facing like on a display rather than vertically stacking. That helps my kid to choose the book he wants to read and even a 1 year old will pick up the book and settle down.<br />I also think the books situation in Bangalore is not that bad as there are so many libraries and book stores. My favorite was the childrens library(not a section but a whole library) in the Indian institute of world culture. They have a dedicated library for children with a wide variety of childrens books. Reading books in that ambience is such a wholesome experience that the kids should not miss.Nithinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09291598772941426604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11795715.post-39884899059903919202017-03-02T23:00:20.992-08:002017-03-02T23:00:20.992-08:00Perfect reasoning Shruthi! I agree it is the schoo...Perfect reasoning Shruthi! I agree it is the school system which is influencing the kids to hooked on to book. Back here, I feel it is the family or friends which does the job. Also frequent interaction with fellow readers inspires a lot. Connecting with the right people matters. Radhikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11795715.post-61118035430520797662017-03-02T22:15:04.277-08:002017-03-02T22:15:04.277-08:00Correctly said Shruthi. The biggest thing I miss i...Correctly said Shruthi. The biggest thing I miss in India is the libraries. In a country with space issues, lack of resources; kids should be be able to borrow and return but the only option here is to buy if you want to read!Aarthihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12141354389819673488noreply@blogger.com