Stressed and weary mums and dads spoiling the fun of reading [Independent.ie]
- Published: 09 November 2011
PARENTS are spending more time reading with their children, but stress and tiredness can prevent it from being fun, research suggests.
Almost two-thirds (60pc) of parents of four to six-year-olds say they read with their child for pleasure on a daily basis, according to a survey by the Booktime programme.
But while more parents are reading with their youngsters, time constraints and stress are stopping them from spending more time on the activity.
Just a third (33pc) of those questioned said they are happy with the amount of time they spend reading for pleasure with their child.
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