Summary:
- This article discusses a concerning trend of declining reading for enjoyment among young people in the United States.
- The study found that the percentage of 12th graders who reported reading for pleasure dropped from 60% in the 1970s to just 16% in 2016.
- Experts suggest that the rise of digital media and technology may be contributing to this decline, as young people spend more time on screens and less time reading physical books.