Throughout my childhood, the idea of ​​having a college education was strongly emphasized. Accordingly, it was my duty, as a child of the next generation, to excel in my studies and lead a life of prosperity and success. Learning became the foundation of my growth. Consequently, my youth was overtaken by many hours spent reading and writing what was known to be correct "standard" English. At first I found this to be a big gap, but as I grew older I began to realize the many benefits of being able to read and write. As a teenager, I began reading and writing through a foundational learning program called "Hooked on Phonics." This program consisted of long hours spent reading short novels and writing commonly taught elementary sentences. in second and third grades With the motto "Improve your child's reading and writing skills in just four weeks" I was going to become the next Mark Twain. rate of word acquisition as well as reading speed; however, there were gaps in the area of ​​educational comprehension From a young age, I was instilled with the urgent need to be highly educated and, Even though I didn't get to experience a fun and adventurous childhood like many other children, I am grateful to have been raised with greater knowledge and wisdom than was ingrained in many other children. my past experiences, I have learned to prefer reading to writing. When I read, I can visualize the text as I see fit. It's almost as if I'm rewriting the novel using the illusions I feel to express the words of a passage. For example, in the standalone novel I'm currently reading, he depicts a woman of tall stature who is able to attract... middle of paper ... this kind of reaction to reading. Finally, I can read at my own pace. I have no obligation to read quickly to appear to have no complications with the words in the text. In my opinion, people should have the right to speak and read in the language of their choice. Although it may be beneficial for them to know the language taught and spoken in the common country, everyone has their own cultural background and everyone has the right to be literate as they wish. They were granted the right to free speech through the First Amendment to the Bill of Rights and therefore have the right to express themselves in their own native language. Literacy plays a major role in the lives of humans today. It gives us the power to read, speak and write and therefore constitutes a valuable asset for society and the development of its economy..