The link between children’s reading habits and their parents’ educational levels was highlighted in a recent study by the Society for the Collective Management of Literature Works (OSDEL). The research showed that children of highly educated parents tend to read more books annually compared to those with lower-educated parents. The study’s results were shared by the scientific director, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, emphasizing the crucial impact of the ages of 6-7 on children’s reading habits.
To cultivate a love for reading among Greek youth, Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis announced plans to introduce more literature in classrooms. Pierrakakis expressed his intent to have students study entire works from diverse literary genres, including Shakespeare, Penelope Delta, and Sherlock Holmes. The initiative aims to enhance students’ reading experience and expand their horizons by providing access to a variety of books and establishing school libraries as integral parts of the education system.