Srinagar, April 24 -- During my childhood, I had acquaintances who, despite the fact that the books' content was far from unsuitable, had to read beneath the blankets at night in order to conceal them from their parents. This popular literature was taken from the school library. I still wonder why the parents discouraged their kids from reading. It could be a good idea to establish the habit during the summer months when most school-age youngsters are not obligated to work and have free time to read. The primary cause of this is social conditioning. Too many families want the best education possible for their kids and take great pride in telling friends and family about how well their kids are doing in school, but they also feel compelled...