Illiteracy affects all areas of life. Those with low literacy skills are far more likely to live in poverty, face health problems because they can't read prescription labels or instructions, and grow isolated in a world increasingly dependent on computers.

Why is being illiterate bad?

Effects of Child Illiteracy

Children who have low literacy are more likely to get bad grades, have more school absences, and display behavioral issues. For children in school, poor literacy can make students feel incompetent, which can result in low self-esteem and isolation.

What are the problems associated with illiteracy?

The illiterate die young, and their children do as well. They earn less money. They are likelier to go to prison, even in developed countries. Their societies experience more crime, disease, poverty, lawlessness, social unrest, intolerance, and upheaval.