Asking for a friend: my boy refuses to read, and would tear up any book, magazine and even flash cards! Im at a loss! what can i do? i really want him to be interested in reading but this is getting nowhere. he's 2.5yo now. TIA!

I would like to recommend flip flap book and make interactions while reading with him. Bring him to nearby library as frequent as possible. Also make art and craft based on the story in the book will help him to understand actually reading is a liveable activity.