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This is despite the number of stay-at-home fathers doubling over the last decade in the UK.
The findings have been released by reading charity Book Trust, to mark the start of National Bookstart Week, 8-14 June.
Using research carried out last year by Ipsos MORI and commissioned by Book Trust, found that around 50% more mothers read with their child during their first year, compared to fathers. In addition, a quarter more of mums will read with their five-year-old compared with fathers.
The research also revealed that just 25% of fathers between the ages of 15 and 24 read to their child every day – compared to 61% of mothers of the same age.
Commenting on the findings, Diana Gerald, Book Trust chief executive, said: "It is alarming to see that fathers are still behind mothers when it comes to reading with their children. Now more than ever we need both parents to step up and make time to read with their children because one in five leaves primary school unable to read well."
Al Ferguson, a father of one and founder of The Dad Network, added: "Reading to your baby is arguably as important as your baby's feeding and sleeping. Even before your baby is born, reading to your baby in the womb makes a lot of sense. They get used to your voice way before they grace us with their presence.
"In essence, reading to your baby is exactly the same as speaking to your baby. Babies need to be surrounded by words and books are the best way to do this."
"Reading with your child is fun, and a great way to spend time together," Ms Gerald continued. "Sharing books with your child helps open their eyes, minds and hearts to different people and situations. Reading together increases children's literacy skills, but research also proves that children who love reading do better at school in all subjects. Best of all, it helps to build a strong and loving relationship with your child."
(JP)
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Mothers Read To Children More Than Fathers
A new study has revealed that mothers read to their children more than fathers.This is despite the number of stay-at-home fathers doubling over the last decade in the UK.
The findings have been released by reading charity Book Trust, to mark the start of National Bookstart Week, 8-14 June.
Using research carried out last year by Ipsos MORI and commissioned by Book Trust, found that around 50% more mothers read with their child during their first year, compared to fathers. In addition, a quarter more of mums will read with their five-year-old compared with fathers.
The research also revealed that just 25% of fathers between the ages of 15 and 24 read to their child every day – compared to 61% of mothers of the same age.
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Commenting on the findings, Diana Gerald, Book Trust chief executive, said: "It is alarming to see that fathers are still behind mothers when it comes to reading with their children. Now more than ever we need both parents to step up and make time to read with their children because one in five leaves primary school unable to read well."
Al Ferguson, a father of one and founder of The Dad Network, added: "Reading to your baby is arguably as important as your baby's feeding and sleeping. Even before your baby is born, reading to your baby in the womb makes a lot of sense. They get used to your voice way before they grace us with their presence.
"In essence, reading to your baby is exactly the same as speaking to your baby. Babies need to be surrounded by words and books are the best way to do this."
"Reading with your child is fun, and a great way to spend time together," Ms Gerald continued. "Sharing books with your child helps open their eyes, minds and hearts to different people and situations. Reading together increases children's literacy skills, but research also proves that children who love reading do better at school in all subjects. Best of all, it helps to build a strong and loving relationship with your child."
(JP)
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