Reading Habits

Reading is said to be one of the best forms of entertainment, but slowly it has become more of a chore than anything else. 

Reading has the ability to transport you to a different time, a different place, along with bringing different emotions. But, in today's society, many have lost the desire to read. Many students share the same two excuses for not reading as much as they should. The first is that they read a lot for school assignments and would rather spend their free time doing other activities. The second reason is that it takes too much time, and they are simply too busy to find a book and sit down and read it.

However, many students waste their time watching television, playing video games, and spending hours on the Internet. And although there is a lot of reading that is required from students in school, recreational reading is very different. When one reads for enjoyment they can read something that appeals to them and one can then educate himself. Even if someone reads a novel about dragons or romance, they still can learn, for you learn many new words every time you open a book.

Time is a precious thing, so wouldn't you rather spend it escaping into another world? Reading expands your mind and teaches you not only about life, but about yourself.

By: Allie Sleeting