If reading books is a habit formed early in life then the news that only around 10% of boys aged 14-16 ready daily for pleasure is a sad testament to the temptations of social media & sport, as well as the pressures of school work.
Of course, many may pick up the habit later, and some might argue nowadays its no surprise, but as an avid reader of books myself (and knowing the value I get from that experience) it seems a sad state of affairs.
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/feb/22/teenage-boys-reading-books-research
