When you are dealing with struggling, reluctant, or even non-reader (the child that just flat refuses to read), keep a positive attitude. If reading becomes a battle, and something that your child is forced to do, then they won't be able to discover the joy of reading. And if their reading ability becomes something they are ashamed of, then they will just push it completely off their radar.
Please don’t belittle your child for not reading. Don’t talk about what a bad reader he or she is in front of him or her. I can’t tell you how many times I saw parents speaking harshly to or about their reluctant readers when I was a children’s librarian in public libraries. And then, I would literally see the child’s face fall, and they would lose interest in reading – sometimes just grabbing whatever book is close by to get things over with, or digging in their heels and refusing to be a part of the process at all. I know it’s frustrating, but please keep encouraging your child. If you've already been forcing the issue, back off for a bit. Give your child some breathing space, and then bring up the issue again later, in a positive manner.
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