I get that there are benefits to reading and all but what I find weird is the idea that no matter what you are reading, as long as you are reading, is a better use of your time than documentary on the same subject or playing a game?
Why? What does reading have that makes it much better? And is it really better no matter the content?
As someone who used to read a lot, many books I’ve read have been erased from my brain the same way I have with movies, and I don’t really see a difference
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For me and why I control it for my child
It has to do with focus. TV is made to draw and keep your focus, so much so that it is hard to pull your attention away from it in the background for some people (myself included sometimes)
A book requires the reader to block out everything else in order to focus on it. This is an important skill to have in the world.
It forces the brain to be used in a different way. Is it better? Who knows? But in my opinion just like going to the gym and doing workouts, the brain needs to be worked several ways to be healthy.
I have no basis for this other than how I feel sooo, make your own opinion 😉
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