Children live in a way that is very generous. They learn from a young age what you value; they watch your every move. If you value writing, they will learn quickly to value it too, as something they can give to someone, or receive with pleasure from someone else.

Your Child's Writing Life: How to Inspire Confidence, Creativity, and Skill at Every Age (ed. Penguin, 2011) - ISBN: 9781101529324