The question of whether parents should traditionally read or tell stories to children or this phenomenon needs a shift as there are various other platforms to do this, such as books, films or TV has, for long, raised a debate in this day and age. This essay will analyze both arguments before stating my voice toward this problem.
It is an indisputable fact that children in this contemporary society have more access to stimulation than before. Since parents only have time to tell one or two stories a day, the convenient access to other sources of interests allow them to explore and read more than that, encouraging children to fully develop their creativity and foster a sense of knowledge. Moreover, because of the wide range of platforms, children can engage with stories through other senses, not just only listening.
Conversely, an in-person story allows children to interact with it by asking questions, imagining the plot and immersing themselves into it, with their parents along for the adventure. The interpersonal nature of reading to a child allows them to use their own imagination to create a visual world for the story, an important form of creative expression for growing minds. The amount of time parents spend for their children is also important to their well-rounded development. Because there are more accessible opportunities for children to engage in online stimulation at early age, it is imperative to acknowledge that parents should spend more time for children to strengthen the family bonds and contribute significantly to the development of their interpersonal skills.
In conclusion, although other sources of stimulation give children the access to the variety sources of knowledge, which could nurture their sense of creativity, parents still play a crucial role when it comes to tell stories for their children everyday, when it significantly contribute to the development of their interpersonal skills and strengthen bonds between children and parents.