When I was younger, I used to be an avid reader. There was nothing better than lounging on my bed and reading a great book. I'd spend hours getting lost in the story, imagining all of the characters. I distinctly remember my mum telling me to put my book down and go do something. Anything. And by that, she probably meant, put the book down and go help do jobs around the house. These days, I try to inspire my kids to read. It's torturous - they act as though I'm punishing them by making them…
