‘Literature shape children’s future’ – The Hindu

Writers of children’s books said that literature plays a key role in shaping the future of children.

Speaking at the session on “The role of literature in shaping the personality of children” on the second day of the 87^th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana on Saturday, writer R.D. Ravindra said children must have the knowledge of stories and novels in addition to academics. In the past, grandmothers used to take children into a different world through storytelling. This was helping children improve their learning capabilities.

He said that children develop concentration by listening to stories. “The stories on Ekalavya, mythology, Harishchandra, and others used to help them improve their concentration levels,” aimed.

Writer Bagur Markandeya said that the use of mobile phones and computer games has reduced the interest in children’s literature. Parents should create libraries in their homes so that the children take an interest in reading books. They must stop using their phones in front of their children at home.

The parents must make available popular books such as Kindarijogi by Kuvempu, Karadikunita by Da. Ra. Bendre, Tuttoori by G. P. Rajarathnam, and Ajjanakolidu by Siddaiah Puranik.