It is a heated debate: the Nook or Kindle for kids, which is better? Ultimately, it is up to each parent to make up their own mind about which device their child should have. However, listening to the online community is a great way to figure out which device is best.
Kindle Reader For Kids
There are many benefits to using the Kindle. Even if you do not know much about the Kindle, you probably know that its primary function is as a reading tablet. The first Kindle was released in 2007, at a coat of $399. Now, you can get the first Kindle for a mere $77 with shipping at Amazon. The price drop makes it more realistic to give one to a child for their own personal use. Imagine them being able to tote around as many books as they can read to all of their appointments and activities.
The Kindle is a nice option for kids because of its simplicity. It is extremely easy to use and operate. Some parents have said that they allow their children as young as seven to get Kindle, or to at least have access to their Kindle. One of Kindle’s many great functions is that you can make a separate reading list for your child. If you currently own a Kindle, this may be a great way to test your child’s ability to handle the device.
As far as parental controls on the Kindle go: there are not a lot of options for the Kindle either. The different between the Kindle and the Nook is that the Kindle does have a way to control the money that is spent; however, it cannot stop a child from accessing an erotica eBook.
The only downside that parents say that there is not a lot of reading material for children under a certain age. Most parents agree that they would give a child a Kindle when they reach the age of about 10. Parents also agreed that this has to do as much with the child’s maturity as anything else.
A Nook For Kids
There are many benefits to having a Nook for children. The nice thing about the Nook is that the website, Barnes and Noble, and has an entire section for children. They have reading material for children ages 0 to 2, 3 to 5 years, 6 to 8 years, and 9 to 12 years. Additionally, they have an entire section for teenagers. This means that the selection of reading material available is widely varied.
What about the parenting controls? This is one of many questions that all parents have. Currently, the Nook does not have any parental controls. The Nook is more intended for use by adults. This means that your child can access websites that can be used on a mobile phone, although the browser is extremely slow.
At this time, neither are perfect options when it comes to buying an eReader for kid. Both devices have issues and hopefully in the future there will be parental controls added, but for now, you have to use your best judgement when it comes to knowing if they would be ‘safe’ for your kids. Certainly, arguments for both sides can be made.