This seems to be an important factor. It would be surprising if a drop in reading just happened to coincide with a period where austerity reduced facilities like libraries -- which often introduced very small children to reading for pleasure. bsky.app/profile/loui...
Louie StowellBeyong the screens question, "we heard about the role of rising poverty and the barriers faced by disadvantaged children in reading for pleasure, including lack of access to books, a lack of quiet reading environments due to overcrowded housing, and parental stress."