Computer tablets have become our electronic babysitters, but perhaps kids would be better off with a simpler e-book reader.
iPad vs Kindle | Which is Better for Reading Books?
iPads are oversized versions of our phones, and just as distracting and compelling as our pocket brain drainers. An e-reader like the Kindle or Kobo is designed for one thing: reading. They may have a few outdated games, and the Kindle has a web browser so neglected it’s still labeled “experimental” 14 years after its debut, but e-readers are for e-books, and little else. Could they be the ideal way to introduce our kids to technology?
“Both e-ink readers and tablets have their own advantages,” Alana Reyes, social media marketing assistant at Reedley International School, told Lifewire via email. “E-inks are better if you’re just choosing to use something as an alternative to physical books. They have larger screens than phones, are lighter than tablets and iPads, and have less harsh backlighting.
“But with iPads, you can do almost everything: chat, email, play games, explore apps, take photos and videos, and much more.”
