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Originally Posted by jbjb
I'd certainly agree that the Fire is a great media consumption tablet for kids, but I'm not sure it would be the best choice to encourage reading.
I've abandoned reading on my iPad, not because of any difficulties with the display (I found it excellent to read on - except in very bright sunlight, which isn't a huge issue here in the UK!), but just because of the constant temptation to check my email and all the other distractions.
My youngest son inherited an older tablet from me a while ago, with a view to reading on it, but found the temptation of the games etc. too much. I've since got him a Kindle PW, which has rekindled (!) his love of reading.
Nothing against the Fire - it's a great device and Amazon customer service is second to none in my experience.
/JB
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Originally Posted by AnemicOak
Of course with Free Time you can set the Fire to allot only a small amount of time for apps and videos while allowing more time (up to unlimited) for reading. Which helps keep them reading and not doing other activities.
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Like AnemicOak stated, the key is to implement FreeTime and place time limitations on the content you allow your child access to.
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Originally Posted by Tarana
Well, yeah. Kids of that age read books with pictures. I remember being 10 or so and astonished that my Mom would read these thick, thick paperbacks without any pictures. How could she do that? LOL
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^ this! Interactive children's books are the domain of the tablets, not ereaders.