Is it a matter of concern that reading books has declined in the digital age?

Yes # With the advent of internet and mobile text messaging, we are actually raising a generation of ignorant kids having writing styles that tend to favor short bursts of truncated words and phrases. (e.g. c u @ 8 for 'see you at eight')

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# In this digital age, the demands for higher levels of literacy are creating unfavorable consequences for those who fall short, so this is very important we get into the habit of reading books.

No # We are benefiting educationally from the online experiences while carrying a mobile phone adds to our security.

# New generation media has taken over books because back then we had less options for receiving information that people have today.