I haven't recently posted anything specifically for my Books Over Looks blog series, the purpose of which is to talk about how to help kids, particularly girls, realize books, reading, education and thought are more important than material things or how many likes they have on Instagram. A recent study that found as early as 6 years old, girls already think they are NOT as smart as boys made me think it was time for another installment.
Everyone wants a smart kid right? But how do you raise a smart kid? And can you or is it just genetics?
Many people don't think reading and books are important. Here are several reasons why they are flat out wrong and you should either start reading or read more! (Trust me, they're good ones.)