Importance of books in our lives

A young child is a curious creature and this curiosity can be sparked by reading books. Many parents try their best to make sure that the little ones are always able to read whatever they want because it enhances their development. However, some of these books can have negative influences in children, especially for those who are not fond of reading. Although we all love reading books, there’s also the opinion that books should no be taught in class because they don’t fit in the real life setting.

It can be argued that there is nothing wrong with this opinion because books help us cope with difficult emotions. For instance, when I was having trouble at school, my mother used to bring me books that would change my situation. It made each day more bearable for me. As a matter of fact, novels sometimes lead to depression. These books teach how to overcome situations one might encounter at the times of sadness or when they feel like they’re out of control (Kolb, 2006). In other words, they teach one how to gain strength in being upset so they get over things and look at problems as problems rather than obstacles. This means that they can go through many challenges in life while still maintaining their own identity that enables them to keep going. Consequently, we would say books are useful (or valuable) to have in our lives.

However, let’s consider another argument against the idea that books are good in our lives, which asserts that books are very important (or valuable) but should not be taught because there is little to read (or not at all) about it.

They argue that if books were taught every time in school, students would lose interest in studying or something else would get in the way of learning, which was what happened in the past. If this were the case, the teachers might not be able to provide any kind of support or assistance. Hence, it can be seen that the book industry has its fair share of both positive and negative aspects in it. And just maybe that is why the society needs to put some effort into educating kids without making them miserable. Instead, teaching will enable them learn a lot of things they wouldn’t otherwise learn about, which then makes them feel better. Teachers will have to give more attention to students that would benefit from such help. Otherwise, the idea that you need to spend too much time in front of your computer all day is only to prove that your brain isn’t sharp enough to study.

In addition, most people believe that since schools provide a place where such books are available, students would become lazy since they see other peoples’ books sitting on tables or shelves to read them. The truth is that most kids have plenty of books to read which are written according to their age level which is to say that they prefer to read books that their peers are reading (or at least have the same idea about), but they lack knowledge concerning books that their teachers are teaching (or at least have a similar idea about).

One thing that these books do is to help those kids whose parents can’t afford books. Besides, these books can be quite expensive in the beginning but once you start using them, you’ll find yourself doing well financially because it’s relatively cheaper than buying books from libraries. There are also more reasons for them to be important, first in providing enjoyment in the process (or hobby). Second, they provide an outlet for a sense of belonging.

Finally, reading books helps in encouraging creativity. All in all, books are important in our lives.