On average, a low-SES child is read to for a total of _____ hours during the preschool years, a higher-SES child for ______ hours.
A) 25; 100
B) 25; 1,000
C) 250; 500
D) 250; 1,000

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Research has shown that on average, low-SES children are read to for a total of 25 hours during the preschool years, while higher-SES children are read to for around 1,000 hours. This significant difference in exposure to books and language can have a long-lasting impact on a child's language development, vocabulary, and overall academic success.

On Average, a Low-SES Child Is Read to for a Total