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The Socialization Reading hobby activity held by the National Library in Jakarta, Tuesday, (24/9/2024); (Photo : Perpusnas) - 

VOInews, Jakarta : Advances in the digital era have brought a shift in literacy. Currently, some people look for information through social media. No more reading books. Searching for information on social media should be considered entertainment.

This was conveyed by member of Commission X DPR RI Putra Nababan at the Socialization Reading hobby activity held by the National Library in Jakarta, Tuesday, (24/9/2024).

Indonesia at the age of one century (2045) will be filled with young people who are the result of the demographic bonus. The basis is family support as the basis for developing literacy from an early age.

"To become a strong country, we need strong families that are formed from parents' support for children's literacy," said Putra.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday on September 24th 2024 in Jakarta, Putra added that this support can be started by providing reading materials at home to encourage children's curiosity.

In a child's growth and development, parents' support for literacy is very important.

“Accompany them in reading. Interact when children read books. Create activities after reading. "Encourage children to do things like in the books they read," advised literacy activist Maman Suherman.

He added that the current challenge for children's literacy is digital which is full of inappropriate content. So, parents must strictly limit the use of screen time. Prioritize activities with children so that they can be guided in digital literacy.

In the context of development, humans are one component whose capacity must be increased. Therefore, this year the National Library initiated the Indonesian Reading Movement program.

This movement targets all entities in society, starting from early childhood, teenage students, parents, teachers, librarians, literacy activists to library managers and TBM.

"This program is a form of good practice on the importance of reading as the main capital in improving literacy culture in society," explained National Library Library Resource Development Deputy Adin Bondar.

Academic from Yogyakarta Muhammadiyah University, Adiyati, stated that the future of a nation is determined by the current young generation.

So, it is not wrong that parents need to model literacy for their children because everything that grows from home will be a key factor in the child's life in the future.

Closing the talk show, Program Officer from The Asia Foundation, Sinta Aryasatyani, said that literacy from an early age does not grow by itself, but must be formed and developed by creating an interactive and fun atmosphere.

"Give attention, love and appreciation to children's potential so that they are comfortable talking and feel appreciated," concluded Sinta.

On the sidelines of the activity, National Library handed over symbolic assistance in the form of 1,000 copies of quality reading books along with display shelves to TBM Sijabrik, TBM Rumah Literasi and TBM Rumbana//VOI