Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are scarcely more than toddlers . This is fine if the child shows a real interest but forcing a child could be counter-productive if she or he isn’t ready. Wise parents will have a (1) ……………attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of (2)…………….toys, books, and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good (3)………………available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use around the house will also (4)…………..them to read. Of course, books are no longer the only (5)…………….of stories and information. There is also a huge range of videos, which can (6)……………..and extend the pleasure a child finds in a box and are (7)………………valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad (8)………………….as far as children are concerned, mainly because to many children spend too much time in watching programs not intended for their our group.