Originally Posted by Momsmurf
Originally Posted by Anna.425
Neither, EVER!! I am a reading teacher and learning to read is a tactile experience. Early readers need to be able to develop a relationship with books to become reading fans. There have been recent studies that show electronic readers slow your reading time down and that effect comprehension as well. On a rainy day when I have a fire in the fireplace and a hot cup of tea curling up with a cozy electronic reader just doesn't cut it. In addition no book that I have ever experienced has run out of battery power, had to be recharged or broke it's screen.
Exactly! Didn't see your post until after posting mine. You have now given me the answer I have been unable to put into words before.
It falls into the same bracket as penmanship...children need to learn how to write properly, not graduate with the penmanship of a 3rd grader.
Thank you ladies! In addition, someone else here mentioned not having to "waste gas going to the library" or bookstore. Well, not getting out of the house means not interacting with others & practicing social skills. The next generation will really miss out on the total reading & learning experience if they rely only on an electronic reader. They may have their place, but I hope people will not give up entirely on real books.