Is a Reading Addiction Hereditary?

When I was growing up, I read constantly.

Often I read [secretly] until well past midnight when I was in junior high.

I hid a book behind my textbook during class in high school - possible connection here with my biology grade?

I am pretty sure my parents loved that I read in the car - really cut down on fighting between my brother and I.

My kids read constantly.

If we plan to be in the vehicle for more than 5 minutes, all three kids cannot leave the house without a book.

I might be the only parent in the country who makes her kids STOP reading.

Here is a prime example of the reading obsession at our house - this was taken at about 6:45 am.

Comments

[Judy Wiers]

Well, if it is hereditary I think your kids got it from both sides of the family. Their Waanders great-grandparents were both big readers and so are many members of the next generations.

[Judy Wiers]

I love the picture, by the way. Is he even aware of what he's eating?

[Veronica]

It is hereditary....i was like you and still am....constantly reading...and my boys are doing the same. A new book in the house and the fight to see who is going to read it first!! I don't think that it is a bad thing (being a teacher and all!)