In a new report released by the National Endowment for Arts , it appears that the reading habits of young adults have steadily declined over the past twenty years. Faced with the choice between watching TV and spending time reading for leisure, Americans between the ages of 15 and 24 consistently choose the television. In fact, studies seem to indicated that youth spend a mere 7 minutes reading for every two hours watching their favorite shows.
 
For those who do opt to put down the remote and pick up a book, better job opportunities and more involvement with their community are the rewards. According to David Gioia, chairmen for the arts endowment, over 60 percent of the young adults holding managerial or professional jobs are proficient readers. Also, good readers are 30 percent more likely than those with poor reading skills to vote and to volunteer their time in community efforts. Sounds like a good incentive for parents, teachers, and politicians alike to promote better reading skills!

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