It probably comes as no surprise to learn that with the upswing in children’s use of technology comes a downswing in the time they spend reading books. However, a new study reveals that children might be enticed to read more if they were given access to books on an e-reader. The definition of “read” varies depending on who you ask though: parents have a more traditional view of reading, whether for enjoyment or entertainment, while a significant portion of the children surveyed consider getting texts and Facebook status updates to be time spent reading. Read below the jump for more from this nation-wide study and its implications.
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