i love to read.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Reading is a complex \"cognitive process\" of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning (reading comprehension). Reading is a means of language acquisition, communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all languages, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader\u2019s prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated. The reading process requires continuous practice, development, and refinement. In addition, reading requires creativity and critical analysis. Consumers of literature make ventures with each piece, innately deviating from literal words to create images that make sense to them in the unfamiliar places the texts describe. Because reading is such a complex process, it cannot be controlled or restricted to one or two interpretations. There are no concrete laws in reading, but rather allows readers an escape to produce their own products introspectively. This promotes deep exploration of texts during interpretation. Readers use a variety of reading strategies to assist with decoding (to translate symbols into sounds or visual representations of speech) and comprehension.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Reading is one of my favorite ways to relax."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I loved teaching my kids to read, that process of decoding symbols in order to get meaning from them was so empowering."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes it opens a whole new world for children."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I think it also helps them with language acquistion if they are read to early, and of course discussing what you read helps them with learning how to share information and ideas."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes it's a great learning too. I think it also helps with their spelling."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "But it certainly requires continual practice and development - even now that mine are teenagers and can read, I encourage them to always have a book they are reading."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I believe it keeps your mind fresh and can help prevent dementia with old age."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "And I love how there are no concrete laws in reading, each person can escape and produce their own thoughts about the book and so forth.  It's a great escape."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes it is! The best way to keep your mind sharp too."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I would agree with you about it keeping the mind sharp as it requires creativity and critical analysis."}]