How many hours should a thirteen-foreteen year old read?

Question

how long should a thirteeen foreteen year old read?andwht books? girl books please

Answer 1

As a middle-aged mother with a child in her 20's, I would say that a 13-14 yr. old should read as much as he/she wants.  Reading doesn't hurt the eyes although if anyone reads for hours and hours their vision can get blurry but this is only temporary and it's your eyes and brain telling you to take a break. ( I was a certified ophthalmic [eye] technician for 15 yrs.) However, if the blurring of vision comes with a headache, I would recommend an eye exam since it could signify the need for glasses. Reading is great for increasing maturity, understanding the world around us, great for the imagination, and I'm sure there's alot of other good things that a teacher could add.