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I think sometimes parents and teachers can push children away from reading by telling them it's something they must do, the same way they must eat their greens and must pass their exams in school. Poppycock! Read or don't read - that's your call.
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"I think sometimes parents and teachers can push children away from reading by telling them it's something they must do, the same way they must eat their greens and must pass their exams in school. Poppycock! Read or don't read - that's your call."
— Darren Shan #educationlearning #familyparenting

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I think sometimes parents and teachers can push children away from reading by telling them it's something they must do, the same way they must eat their greens and must pass their exams in school. Poppycock! Read or don't read - that's your call. — Darren Shan

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Darren Shan was a Author from Ireland (1972–present).

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This quote is attributed to Darren Shan, a Author from Ireland.
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Darren Shan lived from 1972 – present.
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