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Fewer Fathers Reading Stories At Bedtime
The vital role fathers play in bedtime reading is under threat, according to new research.
Less than half of dads say they regularly tell stories to their kids, a National Year of Reading survey has revealed.
That's compared to 76% of mothers who encourage a literary habit in their children by reading aloud to them.
Work pressures including stress and long hours were the main barrier for 58% of dads.
A lack of confidence meant one in ten felt the role was better suited to mums.
The study of over 2,000 adults also found that boys are falling behind girls when it comes to reading.
A National Year of Reading campaign, launched in light of the research, stresses the impact regular bedtime stories can have on children's reading habits.
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Honor Wilson-Fletcher, Director of the National Year of Reading, said fathers were ideal role models to encourage their sons and daughters.
He said: "Football programmes, blogs, newspapers and sports magazines are just as valuable reading as fairy tales.
"Reading is the best private investment you can make in your child's education, it's free and makes you feel like the best parent on earth.Just spending ten minutes a day reading something you enjoy with your children can make a real difference."
My husband is an excellent story reader, his specialty is Pig In The Pond, my youngest won't let me read it because I don't read it properly like Daddy does.
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