There is no denying the fact that some people believe kids are wasting time when they spend a lot of time reading stories instead of doing other activities. While it is a commonly held belief that sharing in other activities may be more beneficial, there is also an argument that opposes it. In my opinon, I consider that reading has many benefits for children.
To begin with, books teach children important lessons which can help them to deal with other people. In other words, stories help children to understand life by presenting real-life scenarios and emotions. In addition, kids learn values through the characters and situations they read about, which improve their understanding of other people. For example, “The Tortoise and The Hare” teaches us the lesson that everyone can get success when they believe in themselves and don’t look down on others.
Another point to consider is that reading books boosts imagination significantly, helping them to develop their ideas. It is also possible to say stories inspire creative thinking out of the box and make them more ready and flexible for new situations that they can solve. For instance, Pinocchio encourages imagination by showing that whenever Pinocchio lies, his nose grows longer.
In conclusion, despite people having different views, I believe that when children read stories, it is a valuable use of their time because it boosts their emotional, moral, and mental side in an easy and enjoyable way, and makes them more ready for life and for new situations and they can easily solve problems in their days.