The growing preference for short-form digital content is raising concerns about children’s ability to engage with books and sustain attention. Educationists and experts examine declining reading habits, the role of examination-driven learning, and the impact of digital distractions. Drawing on research and Kerala’s library movement, the story explores ways to rebuild deep reading through schools, families and communities. The growing preference for short-form digital content is raising concerns about children’s ability to engage with books and sustain attention. Educationists and experts examine declining reading habits, the role of examination-driven learning, and the impact of digital distractions. Drawing on research and Kerala’s library movement, the story explores ways to rebuild deep reading through schools, families and communities.
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