Kindle schmindle….! As a parent, I’ve always been a fan of books. I love the smell of paper, the feel of turning pages, the sound of cracking spines. I love seeing my bookshelves filled with colourful covers and titles that spark my curiosity. And, I love sharing my favourite stories with my child and seeing her eyes light up with wonder.
But lately, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend. More and more kids are reading e-books instead of physical books. They’re glued to their screens, scrolling through endless pages of text without any tactile or visual feedback. They’re missing out on the joy of holding a book in their hands, of flipping through it at their own pace, of discovering hidden treasures in the illustrations or the margins.
Appreciate the art and craft of bookmaking…
I don’t want my child reading e-books. I want her to experience the magic of books as I did when I was young. Isn’t it better for her to develop a love for reading that goes beyond convenience or novelty. I want her to appreciate the art and craft of bookmaking, the history and culture of literature, the diversity and richness of stories.
That’s why I make sure to buy her physical books whenever I can. We take her to the library and the bookstore and let her choose what she wants to read. she has a bedtime story every night and we talk to her about what we read. I encourage her to write her own stories, draw her own pictures and ultimately show her that books are more than just words on a screen. They are windows to other worlds, keys to imagination, friends for life.
I don’t want my child reading e-books. And even though more and more kids are reading e-books instead of physical books. I want her reading actual books. Am I wrong?