You’ve read to them since they were a little baby. They’re now a book-loving independent reader. Your work is done. You have decided it’s time to stop the bedtime stories. Surely, its best for your child if you stop the reading aloud so they have more time for silent reading? I’m here to convince you otherwise. It is not time to stop just yet! By around the age of seven to nine, children can usually read fluently enough to enjoy reading independently and they should be encour