These days, less kids are reading for pleasure because they are more attracted to the digital media platforms. Studies do not prove that kids are reading for pleasure less because they spend more time online, but Steyer believes that it is part of the problem. In the article, there is a quote from a kid saying that they don’t generally read for pleasure instead they talk on the phone or watch Netflix. Other excuses that kids have given include the fact that they have too much homework, or that they are swamped with sports. The author also says that kids with parents that set time aside for reading throughout their childhood tend to read the most. The authors tone of this article is informative. The author's purpose for this article is to tell
