Is there such thing as Too Much Reading? Do you read all the time?

This is tough. I love reading and will do it anytime and anywhere. But, I suppose too much of anything is bad. I do wear glasses. Started at 8, and my eyesight isn't great. I can't say for sure that it's connected to reading. But, I think one thing to do is try to get your son to look up from his book every so often. I know they say when you're on the computer you should blink every so often or look away from the screen. Also, make sure he reads in good light.

Also, have you tried audio books? Don't let him think he's not supposed to read, but he could use audio books, too, which will give his eyes a break. I know some libraries carry audio books.

Reading is the best thing that can happen to a human being.Reading expands one's thought process,widens the horizon of what one thinks.

For eg: Currently i am reading this book called "Iran Awakening" by Shirin Ebadi- The Nobel Peace prize winner of 2003. She is a lawyer(an ex judge in the period of the Shah) but the revolution in Iran has snatched such privileges during the early part.

For me this book gave a clear picture of the Iran through a period of around 50 odd years. Descriptive, objective and telling to the world of the pains that woman face and in general the public faced during the period of the revolution and there after.

So the reason for talking on this book is simple.I, being an Indian didnt have much idea on Iran...till i got hold of this book..thanks to a friend's gift.

So there is nothing as too much reading...its what u read is what matters not how much...keep on reading..cos ...thats how u evolve...u explore and u live ur life.

regards
narayanan

I hate to discourage someone from reading since I love it myself. I think it might depend on what his other interests are. If he is avoiding the outside world, it could be a sign of lack of self confidence. He might be trying to escape some real-world situation. It might also depend on what types of material he is reading. It might be a harmless phase he is going through. I am sure that the doctors have invented some kind of "syndrome" for this behavior..lol. But, I would look at his reading in the context of other activites he engages in. If all he does is read, more balance in life activities would be healthier, I think.

i m not fon of reading
i dont want myself to be called as a book worm because i call people withthat name who read 20 hours a day

You should be happy that he is reading and not out with his friends making trouble. It may not be good for his eyes, but most people do not have 20/20 vision and they will need glasses or contacts in the future. If he enjoys it that much, why stop him? It will just make him smarter!

I think that is awesome that he loves to read......It is better than him watching TV, and playing video games. Take him out for walks though so he can get some exercise, but let him read.....It is the best thing for him and introduce him to literature! I wish my boys read more......

Personally, I used to read much more than this when I was young. I do not feel that there is such a thing as 'too much' reading. I feel that I may have gotten more of an education about language and the use of words through books than I ever received through schooling. Of course, I wouldn't have understood the basics without school!^_^ But I would never discourage a child from reading. So many kids today don't even pick up one book a year! I would be thrilled to have a child who was so invested in books and reading!^_^

You should be so lucky to have a sun that read at all!
Kids this age just play computer games all day, at least your sun is increasing is intellect, although, he should spend sometime doing sport activities and social activities, try and arrange a variety for him, perhaps a sport he likes or something like that.

I love to read. My father would buy me any book that I wanted. My eye's are not too bad, I do need glasses, but I love to read. Please don't discourage him, I would rather my children to read then to be playing video game's or worse. Count your blessing's that reading is his vice and not something else. Good luck

Find out what the kid is reading. Find among his reading interest something you can join in on. Open the kid up by showing interest. Along the way you mind get clues if the child is reading to hide, learn, or enjoy. Be subtle.