Do you love turning the pages of a book? Or do you prefer swiping across a screen as you read an e-book? For many kids, reading on a laptop or tablet feels natural. They are used to doing homework, watching videos, and playing games on screens.
But printed books are still more popular. When reading for fun, kids ages 8 to 12 devote much more time to reading print books than e-books, according to a survey by Common Sense Media.
Studies have shown that reading on paper may also be better for learning.
“We concentrate more when reading in print than reading on a digital screen. We go more slowly,” says Naomi Baron. She wrote a book about how technology is changing the way people read.
Also, some people argue that kids spend too much time in front of screens and need to give their eyes a break.