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Successful Family Upbringing #6
A Child Reads
Some practical ideas & suggestions to encourage children to read & learn.
Let me say, with full conviction, that there is no chance for us, nor for any nation, to occupy a respectable place among the advanced nations without raising our cultural awareness - we are living in the age of knowledge, and we cannot do without information and books. Therefore, raising children who really are fond of reading is our first and foremost challenge - and it will take all our commitment to succeed there. Having this in mind I proposed to tackle this issue in a book; and, as in previous volumes in the series, I try to come upon solutions for the difficult dilemma - giving special attention to being true to the requirements of accuracy and reliability; maintaining, at the same time, an accessible and smooth reading: in which I hope to bring these concepts within the comprehension of as wide a readership as possible.
Let me say, with full conviction, that there is no chance for us, nor for any nation, to occupy a respectable place among the advanced nations without raising our cultural awareness - we are living in the age of knowledge, and we cannot do without information and books. Therefore, raising children who really are fond of reading is our first and foremost challenge - and it will take all our commitment to succeed there. Having this in mind I proposed to tackle this issue in a book; and, as in previous volumes in the series, I try to come upon solutions for the difficult dilemma - giving special attention to being true to the requirements of accuracy and reliability; maintaining, at the same time, an accessible and smooth reading: in which I hope to bring these concepts within the comprehension of as wide a readership as possible.
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98 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2014
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March 1, 2025
“Reading is really Allah's early reward to the believer; a first reward before the Day of Judgment!” — Shaykh Abdulaziz ibn Baz (رحمه الله)
It was said that a child is like a rose that is affected by changes in weather conditions, and I wholeheartedly agree. 82% of children who dislike reading were never encouraged by their parents to read. This cycle continues as they grow up and raise their own children the same way.
You can tell a child to read for an hour, but then they look around and see their mother scrolling on her phone, father watching TV and the older sibling playing video games. What lesson is really being taught here? If we want children to read, we need to make books a normal, enjoyable part of life.
With good intentions but the wrong practices you can actually make a child hate reading. For example, over-questioning them about the story turns delightful reading sessions into dreadful exams. The parent being in a bad mood can signal to the child that reading is a chore. Screens are the book's enemy, so there must be limits on the former.
These are some of the valuable insights I gained from this book. However, I was surprised to see the first chapter open with a Bible quote. This is problematic for many reasons, the most obvious being that the Bible has been altered. The author had many other options to choose from, such as the above quote by Shaykh Ibn Baz.
If that is removed in a future edition I will give the book 5 stars, I loved the concept! I think some of the advice can even help us (re)kindle a love for reading in some adults…
It was said that a child is like a rose that is affected by changes in weather conditions, and I wholeheartedly agree. 82% of children who dislike reading were never encouraged by their parents to read. This cycle continues as they grow up and raise their own children the same way.
You can tell a child to read for an hour, but then they look around and see their mother scrolling on her phone, father watching TV and the older sibling playing video games. What lesson is really being taught here? If we want children to read, we need to make books a normal, enjoyable part of life.
With good intentions but the wrong practices you can actually make a child hate reading. For example, over-questioning them about the story turns delightful reading sessions into dreadful exams. The parent being in a bad mood can signal to the child that reading is a chore. Screens are the book's enemy, so there must be limits on the former.
These are some of the valuable insights I gained from this book. However, I was surprised to see the first chapter open with a Bible quote. This is problematic for many reasons, the most obvious being that the Bible has been altered. The author had many other options to choose from, such as the above quote by Shaykh Ibn Baz.
If that is removed in a future edition I will give the book 5 stars, I loved the concept! I think some of the advice can even help us (re)kindle a love for reading in some adults…
May 23, 2017
Buku 22/2017
1. Banyak yang boleh kita belajar dari buku ini terutama bagaimana menanam minat membaca bagi anak-anak.
2.Diterangkan secara terperinci cara mengalakkan anak membaca mengikut umur dan bagaimana kita sebagai ibu-bapa harus peranan.
a.
3. Kita sebagai ibu-bapa patut menyediakan ruang dan peluang untuk anak membaca.
4. Ini saya suka. Dicadangkan 5% dari pendapatan bulanan untuk bahan bacaan.
5. Perpustakaan kita sepatutnya ada pelbagai buku untuk setiap peringkat umur.
1. Banyak yang boleh kita belajar dari buku ini terutama bagaimana menanam minat membaca bagi anak-anak.
2.Diterangkan secara terperinci cara mengalakkan anak membaca mengikut umur dan bagaimana kita sebagai ibu-bapa harus peranan.
a.
3. Kita sebagai ibu-bapa patut menyediakan ruang dan peluang untuk anak membaca.
4. Ini saya suka. Dicadangkan 5% dari pendapatan bulanan untuk bahan bacaan.
5. Perpustakaan kita sepatutnya ada pelbagai buku untuk setiap peringkat umur.
November 10, 2020
A good book to read. Give you tips on how to encourage you child to read.
January 7, 2022
Provides key insights into the making of a reader. Key to any parent who would like to instil the love of reading and learning into their child. Usefully highlights the influence the parent has through their modelling of desired behaviour. Highlights how the home environment can be engineered to promote useful behaviours such as reading as well what things the home environment needs to be cleansed of.
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