The thing we need most is each other.

It seems inevitable that the magic of the written word will fade.

Actually, I can't imagine anything more tedious than a perfect person, especially if it was someone who also demanded perfection from me.

The copycat effects of media violence, similar to those previously attributed to westerns, radio serials and comic books, are easy to exaggerate.

Reading is a huge effort for many people, a bore for others, and, believe it or not, many people prefer watching TV.

Some researchers sensibly suggest that rather than worrying too much about which programs our children are watching, we should concentrate on trying to reduce the total amount of time they spend in front of the screen.

Obviously, every child should be given the best possible opportunity to acquire literacy skills.