Cultivating and Promoting a Culture of Reading Among Fathers of Men

Abstract

William Wordsworth has rightly said that the child is father of the man. The whole story of human progress is based on the creative spirit of mankind. Hence it is essential for us to empower the child with critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving skills from his childhood. School libraries and public libraries have a pivotal role to play in this regard, but that is possible only when these libraries themselves are properly developed. School libraries are the weakest link in library and information infrastructure in India. This paper highlights the factors responsible for a declining culture of reading among children in India and also suggests the ways to promote the reading culture from the early days of childhood.