Reading is slipping for British boys during their teen years. While both boys and girls tend to read less as they move into adolescence, new research shows young girls exhibit some signs of picking it back up later on. Boys, on the other hand, continue to disengage. Data from the National Literacy Trust shows about 36% of 8-11-year-old girls say they read daily compared to 26% of boys of the same age—and by 14-16-years-old, that falls to 17.6% of girls and just 9.8% of boys. Researchers point to a mix of factors behind the decline, including school pressures, packed schedules, and the growing pull of screens and sports. And while many boys still say they value reading, some struggle to find the time or feel discouraged if the skill of leveling up doesn’t come easily. (The Guardian)
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