Parenting strategies for fostering reading and verbalization skills in children

Experts suggest that fostering intellectual curiosity and verbalization skills in children can be achieved through lifestyle habits and play rather than direct commands.

Non-fiction writer Kota Ishii emphasizes that instead of ordering children to read, parents should cultivate a home culture where reading is perceived as “cool.” By modeling interests—such as a parent actively practicing a sport or using a foreign language—parents create an environment where children naturally adopt those behaviors to fit the family culture.

Additionally, author Takuro Yamaguchi proposes specific games to improve a child's ability to verbalize thoughts. These include a “forbidden word” game to expand vocabulary, storytelling exercises to improve expression and tone, and logical reasoning exercises where children must explain the specific reasons behind unfinished tasks. These methods aim to build the foundational communication skills necessary for future academic and social success.