A large number of British kids are missing out on the tradition of bedtime stories, because dads are too busy to read to their children, a new survey has revealed.
A large number of British kids are missing out on the tradition of bedtime stories, because dads are too busy to read to their children, a new survey has revealed.
The survey found that a meagre 43 per cent of adults read to their youngsters every day while a third of children watch TV before going to sleep, reports The Daily Express.
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Carried out by Capital Shopping Centres, the survey found that almost one in ten 16-24 year-old parents have never read a storybook to their children.
While 10 per cent parents have confessed that they lack the confidence to read aloud, only half believe it's fun for parent and child.
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According to a study, a father, who changes his baby's diapers and keeps a check on the child's day to day activities, is more likely to be more involved in the kid's school years as well.
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However, many parents have claimed that they simply don't have the time and instead rely on nursery or childcare to do the job.
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While nearly half (47 per cent) of mothers read to their children every day, the same can only be said for a third (33 per cent) of dads.
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