Younger generations may be reading more than you think. We’re not talking text messages on a cell phone. They’re reading their TVs. Millennials and Gen Z’s are watching television and reading subtitles while doing it. But why? Let’s see what posters on X have to say.

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You would think there’s only one reason why people are choosing to have subtitles on when watching television. But that’s not the case.

Some say it’s sound-related. Let these posters explain.

Another reason has to do with the type of programming we’re watching because of streaming services like Netflix. We’re being exposed to a lot more foreign content. Many of these shows.require the subtitles to be on in order to understand what’s happening.

Another theory is we have been conditioned to reading text off screens because of video games.

Others say it’s because of widespread cell phone use starting from an early age.

Yes, even Autism may play a role.

Interestingly, the simplest explanation is that people are doing it because they’re able to for the first time due to technology. Older TVs didn’t have a subtitle option.

After reading all of these explanations and theories, we think it may just be a combination of all these things. So be sure to put your books away, grab your remote and get to reading.