Anecdata based on a sample of two: If you find things he's interested in and read to him, he'll eventually take off on his own. At least, that's how it worked f

Anecdata based on a sample of two: If you find things he's interested in and read to him, he'll eventually take off on his own. At least, that's how it worked for me. After my mom had read to me who knows how many times, I can still remember the thrill of realizing I was reading the book (about a rocket trip to the moon, late 60's) myself. The habit has sustained me in many ways since then, but it didn't feel forced at the start, which helped, IMO. My own son is having difficulty with reading, among other things. The thing that gets him going is recognizing he needs to be able to read to serve some of his other goals. So, again, interest.