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Screen or print? More parents using e-books to engage young children
E-books may appear to be more fun, but brain scans show that children benefit more from reading printed books
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Given how pervasive mobile devices are in homes these days, it is not surprising that more parents are using e-books to engage their young children.
There is a lot to be said in favour of e-books. They are portable and the text is supplemented with colourful animation and audio that seem to capture the attention of young children.
