When a child does not want to read

Learning and Education

How to help children enjoy reading in the age of tablets and video games

When a child does not want to read, adults often worry that screens have replaced books. The goal is not to oppose technology and reading, but to find ways to make stories, curiosity and discovery engaging again.

Augmented-reality books can provide a bridge: paper pages remain central while images, sounds and interactive content invite children to explore. Reading becomes an active experience that can stimulate attention, imagination and conversation.

Choose age-appropriate materials, share reading time, ask questions and let children discover content at their own pace. A positive, pressure-free approach can gradually turn reading into a pleasure.