Hey, when i was back in elementary school and middle school, i was taught to read fast and try to finish the books quickly in order to answer questions or write reports. I never enjoyed it and sometimes my mom used it as punishment when I did something bad. I really want to start reading books for fun and to learn something, because as of now, I think the video games I play are just a pure waste of time, and the t.v. shows i watch go with it. I do like reading interesting articles online, but for some reason, the message just doesn't stick into my head and I forget by the next day. And sometimes, I hate reading because it can get boring, it can take weeks to finish a book, and it makes me feel like a loser for some reason (which i know it isn't true, but the feeling pops up anyways). TBH, as a college freshman, I'm just a video game addict who covers up this time waster by playing sports, but really, I don't gain much from playing trivial games, and I just want to learn how to enjoy a good book and at least remember what I read and try to apply the morals or lessons that I've learned into my life...A thoughtful, supportive, and motivating answer would be appreciated. Thanks.
