This statistic depicts the percentage of prekindergarten children, ages 3 to 5 years, who were read to frequently by a family member in the U.S. from in 2012, distinguished by their mother's education. In 2012, around 93 percent of children with mothers holding a bachelor's degree (at least) were read to 3 or more times per week.
Percentage of prekindergarten children read to frequently by a family member in the U.S. in 2012, by mother's education
Mother's education
Percentage of children
Less than high school
72.1%
High school diploma or equivalent
75.8%
Some college, including vocational/technical/associate’s degree
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ChildStats.gov. (July 30, 2015). Percentage of prekindergarten children read to frequently by a family member in the U.S. in 2012, by mother's education [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/477610/us-prekindergarten-children-read-to-frequently-by-a-family-member-by-education-of-mother/
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