lyby, I love to hear of you reading to your students. I taught in a college techical school for 4 years. Even at that level there were a handful of occasions when I read a story to the students as they worked on lab projects. I made it a practice when I was told, in conversation, with 2 students that a parent had never read to them.
One of my favorite parts of grandchild visits is reading to them. Even though most are fully old enough to read themselves, and most do, I adore all piling onto the bed at night and reading a well loved book.
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It is indeed sad reality to know there are families who do not read to each other...
When one can read, one can vicariously go anywhere, do anything!!
My favorite college class was in grad school where I researched language development from within the womb through pre-k. Even in the womb a baby is learning the sounds of language. (Reminds me of a family funny regarding Cheetos and gasoline... Another time perhaps. ;) )