I suspect the secret of personal attraction is locked up in our unique imperfections, flaws and frailties.
Nothing is perfect. Life is messy. Relationships are complex. Outcomes are uncertain. People are irrational.
Although we love the idea of choice - our culture almost worships it - we seek refuge in the familiar and the comfortable.
Parents should be encouraged to read to their children, and teachers should be equipped with all available techniques for teaching literacy, so the varying needs and capacities of individual kids can be taken into account.
Obviously, every child should be given the best possible opportunity to acquire literacy skills.
