Should you read for fun every day?

The number of young people reading for enjoyment is falling.

Whether you’re sitting down to read one of the Harry Potter books, or a non-fiction book bursting with facts about the solar system, reading for fun is a wonderful hobby to have. Not only is it enjoyable to read about topics and stories that you’re interested in, but research has shown that reading for fun every day is also very good for mental health and helps people feel happier. However, a study in 2021 found that just over half of children (51.5%) enjoy reading, which was fewer than the year before. Other research suggests reading for fun declines as children grow up. Not everybody likes reading for fun; people may see it as hard to do in their free time when they could be doing something else to relax. What…

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