Young eBook Readers .. Do They Exist ???

[TallMomof2]

I gave my 12yo daughter my Cybook Gen 3 and she enjoys reading on it. She also reads tons of pbooks, too.

[Kevin2960]

Originally Posted by Ravensknight

The other thing keeping teens and youngsters from reading on Ereaders is the fact that they cost, quite a bit. An adult with a full time job and can save up, or even splurge and buy one. The younger demographic doesn't have that kind of buying power. They get smaller amounts and hence tend to spend it on things within their price range soon after getting it.
All the ereader people I know are over 25 :-D

Good Point

[cbarnett]

My 13 year old daughter has been reading ebooks for the last three years. When I can find the books she likes to read in ebook format and a price I'm willing to pay, of course!

[csskkai]

I got my first reader when I was 15 or 16. Would have gotten one earlier, but didn't have the cash on me that young.

[Kevin2960]

Originally Posted by cbarnett

My 13 year old daughter has been reading ebooks for the last three years. When I can find the books she likes to read in ebook format and a price I'm willing to pay, of course!

What Daddy won't pay ANY price for his little DARLING




But it is a shame that even eBooks for the young are so over-priced and that an affordable durable eReader isn't yet available that is suitable to make eReading more readily available to youngster

[Latinandgreek]

I voted for "other", because I do think that there is a market for young readers (my niece has been asking for an ebook reader), but I do not personally know anyone under the age of 16 who reads ebooks (to the extent of my knowledge.)

[ardeegee]

I donno, but can I have 10 photos of them using one?
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[Logseman]

[JSWolf]

Not for long. The kids won't be able to afford eBooks with the new pricing.

[rebarnmom]

I voted "other". My 11 year-old would love one (in PINK), if we could afford it! Her PB's books are starting to overtake her bookshelves as space is becoming increasingly limited!

I'm too protective (selfish?) of mine to let her use it.

[Fat Abe]

Originally Posted by Elfwreck

I think the main issue with getting adolescents to read ebooks is hardware--finding something durable enough for the average teen's carelessness. (Not that they're always careless, but it only takes one "oops" moment to kill an e-ink screen.)

Since the intended audience for ereaders is the adult market, I don't see ruggedness being designed into the devices. Whereas, for portable gaming systems, the manufacturers definitely took the time and effort to design devices that could take a drop. Examples include the Nintendo Game Boy and Nintendo DS. My child has dropped these more than a dozen times each, due either to his frustration with a game or his overexcitement. I won't call him careless, since he might be reading this post. LOL. When it came time to add a Sony PSP to his collection, we found a hard plastic clamshell case, and that has, for the most part, protected the system very well. I am researching the options for current generation readers.

Now, returning to the topic at hand, this is my recommendation to parents. Ignore the cost of the ereader. Even if you have to buy 3 during the years between 10 and 18, it's worth it to get the child to read. It will save you thousands in the future. I shudder at the thought of my child growing up to be a slacker at 25, too lazy to read or write.

[Kevin2960]

Originally Posted by rebarnmom

I voted "other". My 11 year-old would love one (in PINK), if we could afford it! Her PB's books are starting to overtake her bookshelves as space is becoming increasingly limited!

I'm too protective (selfish?) of mine to let her use it.

Most of us are We think a lot of our eReaders, but the serious point is the cost and vulnerability of the machines I guess

[Kevin2960]

Originally Posted by Fat Abe

Since the intended audience for ereaders is the adult market, I don't see ruggedness being designed into the devices. Whereas, for portable gaming systems, the manufacturers definitely took the time and effort to design devices that could take a drop. Examples include the Nintendo Game Boy and Nintendo DS. My child has dropped these more than a dozen times each, due either to his frustration with a game or his overexcitement. I won't call him careless, since he might be reading this post. LOL. When it came time to add a Sony PSP to his collection, we found a hard plastic clamshell case, and that has, for the most part, protected the system very well. I am researching the options for current generation readers.

Now, returning to the topic at hand, this is my recommendation to parents. Ignore the cost of the ereader. Even if you have to buy 3 during the years between 10 and 18, it's worth it to get the child to read. It will save you thousands in the future. I shudder at the thought of my child growing up to be a slacker at 25, too lazy to read or write.

Excellent Points, especially last paragraph, I think eReaders will like digital cameras and mobile phones became, a Massive Massive draw for the youngsters even to the point they may never read anything else .....in 5 years or so who knows

[Logseman]

You know, there are literate slackers too, and I'd say more than illiterate ones. Pretentious artsy little suckers who aspire to win their way through life by packing some letters in paper and having people buy that. I'm one of them so I know what I'm talking about. Get your child to work hard, and teach him that reading and writing is an enjoyment, but nothing more.

[R.G. Cordiner]

I have to say as a teacher I am happy for kids to be reading - anything that inspires them to do is a great thing.