| 1984 | 2004 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-year-olds | 53 | 54 | 53 |
| 13-year-olds | 35 | 30 | 27 |
| 17-year-olds | 31 | 22 | 19 |
percent who read for fun almost every day
Sources:
file, nytimes.com
Share:
| 1984 | 2004 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-year-olds | 53 | 54 | 53 |
| 13-year-olds | 35 | 30 | 27 |
| 17-year-olds | 31 | 22 | 19 |
Reading rates for children and adolescents are in decline. Not only are children reading less than they did three decades ago, but the trend of children reading less as they grow older persists.