Thanks, Skeptic. I didn't mean to imply that it was only the lack of reading material in homes. You are absolutely correct about love of reading, etc. I just didn't state it clearly enough.

I grew up in a family of readers. My mom was reading up to the day she passed on; dad is still going at almost 84. Two of my children are heavy readers; the other find little time for it, at the moment, as she has twin 3 yr. old boys, BUT she and her husband do spend plenty of time reading to them and I am proud to say "my boys" love their books.

Frankly as difficult as it is to teach, these days, it would have to be a "calling"...I don't see how anyone could do it, otherwise.

So, what are we up to, 2 Trolls or 3?! LOL

kat