Does a boys really suffer if ther dad does not read?

[Itrymybest]

I have name changed. My dh would be horrified if he knew I was putting this on mn duscussion forum. However dh has struggled with reading all his life. When he reads out load (to the dc for example)- which he hates I can hear that he obviously struggles and has quite a young reading age. He is inteligent and I really believe he could be dyslexic that was never diagnosed as a child. However when I have broached the subject he is very sensitive about it. I do know though he hated school. His writing is basicly illegible. One of my concerns are my dc will pick up on the reading difficulties as they get older iyswim.

DS1 is 5 and is doing fantasticly with his reading and writing really well! :) He loves reading and books. I often go in his school to read with him and his teachers often remark what a good reader he is. Parents are offered the chance to go in and read with their children and ds has frequently asked his daddy who could do it sometime as his shifts and rota days off means hes often around during the day but dh keeps making excuses. Just one example but mainly worried that as he sees his daddy doesnt read he will follow his example. Any advise anyone?

[DilysPrice]

There is a brilliant comic book aimed at dads covering these issues - I'll try and find a link when I have a mo.

[Itrymybest]

Thanks!