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The researchers also found that, while more than 20 percent of people surveyed had a child under 9 years old, only 2 percent of those surveyed read with a child — a finding that stayed largely flat throughout the study period but that could contribute to further declines in adult reading going forward, the researchers said.
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Only 2 percent of people surveyed read with a child under 9 years old
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    "child_age": "under 9 years old",
    "percentage_with_child": "20 percent",
    "percentage_reading_with_child": "2 percent"
}
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September 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM (5 days ago)
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September 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM (5 days ago)

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A new study reveals a significant drop in recreational reading among Americans over two decades. Researchers cite potential factors like increased technology use and economic pressures. Demographic disparities in reading habits also widened.

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