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From time to time people have wondered why reading is important. There seems so many other things to do with one's time. Reading is fundamental to functioning in today's society.

It is not a secret that reading is the key to success; we have been told and taught this from a very early age. And now in the age of the internet -- reading, writing, and communication skills are more valuable than any other skills you possess. What is the key to great communication and writing skills? You guessed it, reading.

It has been proven that children who read better, perform better in school and have a more active imagination, leading to a larger world and more possibilities for success. I have been reading well for a long time; my mother taught me to read before I went to preschool and I can say that having that knowledge early made my school days a breeze. Even in classes that were not my strong suit, being able to at least read the material well and understand it to the best of my ability often saved me. Of course, this goes back to reading comprehension, which goes hand and hand with reading well. And children who were taught early tend to read better. But, you probably don't want to read about one person's story, because everyone is different.

Reading is a vital skill in finding a good job. Many well-paying jobs require reading as a part of job performance. There are reports and memos which must be read and responded to. Poor reading skills increases the amount of time it takes to absorb and react in the workplace. A person is limited in what they can accomplish without good reading and comprehension skills.

Reading is important because it develops the mind. The mind is a muscle. It needs exercise. Understanding the written word is one way the mind grows in its ability. Teaching young children to read helps them develop their language skills. It also helps them learn to listen. Everybody wants to talk, but few can really listen.

Reading is how we discover new things. Books, magazines, and even the internet are great learning tools which require the ability to read and understand what is read. A person who knows how to read can educate themselves in any area of life they are interested in. We live in an age where we overflow with information, but reading is the main way to take advantage of it.

Reading is important because words -- spoken and written are the building blocks of life. You are right now, the result of words that you have heard or read and believed about yourself. What you become in the future will depend on the words you believe about yourself now. People, families, relationships, and even nations are built from words.




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