Benefits of early reading shorts reading

A study of over 10,000 young adolescents in the US reveals that reading for pleasure in early childhood is associated with improved cognitive performance and mental wellbeing in adolescence. Researchers found that 12 hours a week was the optimal amount of reading, linked to enhanced brain structure. Reading, unlike listening and speaking, is a learned skill that supports cognitive development and brain health. The study controlled for socioeconomic factors and found that early readers performed better on cognitive tests, had better mental health, and engaged less in screen time. Encouraging early reading habits benefits long-term development and adult life.

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