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Originally Posted by Yolina
But surely by the time they get to read Shakespeare, they have also read other books that they have enjoyed?
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Possible. Hopefully so. But is forcing Shakespeare worth risking that you ruin all literature for them?
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I admit I have problems understanding the attitude that "if something is a bit difficult, I'm not going to bother and just give up instead. "
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Define "a bit difficult".
I think it mainly depends on the environment. If you're encouraged and get active help, are not just told, then you'll likely be more willing to put in effort.
It's a matter of effort vs. reward.
I remember when I was forced to learn french in school. I didn't really put in any effort because the system was so completely useless to me, I didn't see the point in even trying.
(The "system" was basically us reading/learning french text without knowing how to even spell the words or letters. Perhaps that works with some people, it doesn't work with me.)