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Early exposure for sure, and example set by family members doesn't hurt. For me, being good and fast at reading helped...I got through the SRA program faster than anyone in the class. So the positive attention from the teachers spurred me on. But what created that in me? At least to a point I think it's something we are born with, which grows given the right tools.
My parents were both readers, I grew up in a house full of books. My father worked at the local newspaper, in various departments. I don't know if that had anything to do with his love of reading. My mom was a regular visitor at the library and the bookmobile. She took me with her many times. She still reads often. I think a good deal of my dad's "education" came from his own reading. The Civil War was a favorite topic of his. Both of my parents were raised in poor poor families.
I don't remember my parents reading to us, but I spent most weekends with a great aunt and uncle, and have clear memories of being read to all the time. I still have some of my Little Golden Books...Heidi was my favorite.
My sister is a reader, not sure so much about my younger brother.
I feel like Scout from TKAM..."Now that I was compelled to think about it, reading was something that just came to me..."
I wish my MIL loved to read. They are once again quarantined in their rooms at the nursing home. She reads devotional books, but isn't one to pick up a book and get lost in it. She's having a tough time right now. 2 of Tim's sisters never read. They scoff when you recommend it as a hobby or pleasure. That makes me sad. There are no books in their homes, which bothers me. His other sister is a teacher, and she likes to read. She reads her Kindle when they take motorcycle trips.
All 4 of my kids read, and so far all the grandkids seems to like it. Our oldest is 12, and would read nonstop if he could. He is very smart, and in advanced classes this year. We gave him Tim's Paperwhite 2 a few months ago, he loves it after reading on an old original Fire.
My husband didn't enjoy reading until he got a Kindle. He had never read for pleasure until these last 10 years. That makes me very happy. He can't wait to retire so he has more time to read than just 30 minutes before bed.
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