Should Kids be reading Ebooks or paperback

[Beth Robinson]

I prefer paperbacks for my daughter because there is so much else she could be doing on her tablet that I wouldn't necessarily see and to reduce eye strain. If I got her an e-ink reader it might remove those objections but I still would rather she lose or damage a $10 book than an electronic device. Not that she has yet, but I wouldn't put it past her.

[Jody_Vote]

As a grandmother I say paperback books for kids. I love my kindle but picture books for the grandkids are best

[Insightsintobooks]

I think paper books are better for children. I think they comprehend more with them. I also think it would be easier on their eyes.

[Tommie H Odom]

I truly believed children should be both prepared to read books and e-books. We have to be resourceful in this world. All families do not own a e-book. However you can get books almost anywhere. I believe books will always be here. Look at the Bible it has been burned and other things happen to it. Yet it is the greatest book of all times and still here.

[kandscreeley]

I think that as long as they are reading it doesn't matter. It's so important for kids to get a good foundation in reading. To me it's unimportant by which method they read.

[Aceviewer]

A child can read from any source either paper book or e-books. The most important thing is, to develop a habit of reading.
I prefer e-books more over a paper books as it helps a child to learn new technology along with developing a habit of reading book. There is no fear of a book getting torn or lost by the kid. So i personally believe that e-books are better than paper books.

[JessieMarie84]

As a mom of two, one who has a reading disability and one who is just beginning to read, I think either would be fine. Neither of mine has read an e-book as of yet. Are e-books interactive for some of them? If they are then I think that would great for learning to read. Though, I'm partial to my kids having paper/hard back books. I guess I'm more for kids having regular books than e-books.

[EmperorOfBooks]

Personally I loved reading physical books in 2nd and 3rd grade. I loved the experience of searching through the school book fairs every single year. Later on, I realized that e-books were better for me as I didn't have the space for it, but I would give almost anything to go back to those days.

[Lincoln]

As a mom I keep asking myself is it really ok to let my son use electronics so much. He is still a toddler. I realize our day and age now is so much different than even ten years ago. When it comes to books I would rather he learned to read and hopefully enjoy old fashioned books at least at first. Being able to pick out books from the bookshelf to read at bedtime or anytime is always something to look forward to. He is to the point he is telling me what is going on in his books. I can't help but think if we only read EBooks to him that it would not be the same.

I think ebook are totally fine for kids, especially interactive ones.

[Amagine]

While I would prefer that kids read more paperbacks in their youth so they can be accustomed to it, I'll be satisfied if a child is just reading. As long as the child is reading words and opening their mind learning and new imaginative experiences, I'm okay with whatever method they choose to read a book. I would encourage children to read paper books too. There's just something special about having an actual book in your hand.

[Chitopogi]

Let the kids enjoy reading from the paperbacks and hardbound books when they're young.
But with technology today, there's a rush in coming out with a low priced smartphone that can contain all the books of the elementary from K-12. Just imagine your six year old going to school and carrying a school bag that is as big as her filled with textbooks and workbooks. And all those books cost from $5 - $10 dollars each! She has to carry a bag that is heavier than her! Just imagine if that heavy bag is a backpack, and your child has to carry it on her back everyday. This is where scoliosis and spinal problems start. Now imagine her carrying a much smaller and lighter bag with her smartphone....

[ifeoma obike]

You can make a child enjoy and form a reading habit with paperbacks because they are filled with vibrant colours and pictures, and children derive some kind of pleasure by flipping through those pages. E-books involves electrical devices and a child will likely indulge in the games on it than books. Most importantly, you can easily monitor your child's reading ability and progress with paperbacks.

[KiMB00P]

I think for toddlers it would be better to do paper books, since they learn by touching and eating things, haha. But I have a 10 year old step son who loves reading on his kindle. I've put about 150 books on it for him and I can keep track of how long he has read through Kindle Freetime.

[paranormalbooklover]

I would prefer my 8, 7 and 5 year olds to read paper books. I didn't have an e-reader growing up obviously and I didn't have a problem. Plus i enjoyed going to the library to find a good book. I have the overdrive app on my kids tablet but if I say it's time to read how do I know they are reading a book from overdrive and not playing a game'?? So i would rather they read paper books

[Sansimaw]

I don't think it mattered, as long as they enjoy reading. To each their own, I usually read ebooks these days but I like the smell of paperbacks with their fresh ink and old books with their fungal musty odor.