Couple of things:
(1) That head image is AWESOME.
(2) As a kid I wasn't read to much, and I sort of feel like I missed out; I've done a TON of reading to my kids and both they and I have amazing memories of that. When I look at books that I read them countless times it brings me back to those moments in a way that's hard to describe.
(3) Just wanted to say something on reading in general, as it's something that I feel is being lost on so many younger people nowadays. Tbh I didn't read much as a kid or young adult, and picked it up later, and yet now it's one of my favorite things to do. I think when someone really understands to appreciate reading, they realize how much more magical and powerful and deep it can be than a movie. I'm now reading Dune actually (strange I never got to it, being the nerd that I am) and it's one of the most incredible reads (even if you've seen the movies, which are in their own right amazing).
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(1) I like the head image as well, took me a few prompts until I got something close to what I was looking for. But Canva does quite a good job.
(2) Great to read that you gave your children that! It's a great gift for every child.
(3) Dune is on my list, too - fun fact, I played the game before I watched a movie on it (one of the old ones), and haven't read the books yet. One day...
And yes, I notice that younger people don't read as much. Beside the text comprehension and general communication lacking, there are other things that I relate to a lack of reading, like a reduced attention span and problem solving capacities.
Oh man tell me about that reduced attention span. I feel like soon kids will need a class at school called "Focus".
I apply the same strategy with my younger workers that I apply with my daughter - if I have the feeling that they did not pay attention to what I was saying, and said "Okay" anyway, I have them repeat everything I said. Works quite nicely.