Chelsea's Chapter Choice Reflection

I decided to read "Chapter 7: Flashing Screens or Turning Pages?
Winning the War Between Books and Television." It was interesting
to read about the differences of why most children enjoy watching
television rather than sitting down and reading a book. I guess
some children see reading as a chore or work that needs to be
done. While watching television is entertainment for them, and
doesn't need to be assigned to them for homework. They have
the choice of doing what they want to do.
When I have my own children, I am planning to read to them at
least every night before they go to bed. I like to read, and want
my children to want to like to read. I'm not just going to read it
to them, but be animated while reading. I want to make the story
come alive. I can't promise right now that I will read to my child
every single night, but I want to invite reading into their life, and
hope that they will read on their own as well. I also want to have a
little library in my child's room with my favorites, as well as theirs.
I think it would be great to even have a little reading corner in their
room, if the space is available. I am not only wanting this for my
own children, but for my students as well. No matter what age
they are; I would like to provide reading as something of their
choice. I want to make reading available, and make it exciting.