Column | Why didn’t you let me read?
A personal essay reflecting on the author's childhood discovery of reading and the social friction it caused with adults. The author humorously critiques the societal expectation that children should prioritize social interaction over reading.
Why it matters
It highlights the cultural shift in how reading is perceived and the generational tension between digital-age distractions and traditional literary habits.
Dear readers, let me tell you a true story. When I was six or seven, there was a small fire in our neighbour’s flat. It was not at all a serious fire. And, in fact, the fire was put out through the efforts of all the residents on that floor. We all took buckets full of water and doused the flames in half an hour or so.
The article is a personal, lighthearted opinion piece with no political or ideological agenda.
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