Would you purchase a nook or kindle for your child

[janitablue]

My son is eight and I am debating if I should get him a nook for him for Christmas. He usually used my nook and download sample books. Would you buy a nook or kindle for your child?

[huskermom98]

As much as my 7yo loves my Nook Color I don't know that I'm ready to get him one of his own.  We got a great deal on a Kudu reader (Borders) and gave it to him for Christmas last year, but it's mostly a big MP3 player for him because we haven't figured out how to get new books on it (nor taken the time to figure it out).  He loves to read so some day he'll either get mine or a new one of his own.  My only concern with getting him one now is that he tends to play the games more than read when he borrows mine...and the cost even though they keep coming down!

[AubreeLynn7]

 Yes I would, as long as he'd take care of it.

[Lydlou02]

I'd be more likely to buy him his own before id ever lend him mine. Kids just dont need to see some of the "covers" on those romance ebooks.

[raczac]

I would buy one for my son that will be 7 next Saturday and I would also buy one for my other son who will be 6 in November they both take car of their ds and their mobi go and there other vtech hand held game.

[Idntreallycare]

If I knew he was responsible enough to take care of it and know when to use it (meaning it isn't left on the floor, brought to school, etc), then maybe. But right now, with my son? Not a freakin chance

[PinkParadox]

If he's responsible sure. We use the library every week...but even they have ebooks

[auntangelofsix]

I do not have one so there is no need to get me n hubbys soon to be 10 year old one.....

[Meli12]

I just bought my 10 year old daughter a Kindle Fire for her Birthday.  She loves it!!

 

[BuckeyezRule]

If my children were responsible enough, wanted one, and it encouraged reading, and I could afford it, yes. :) I don't have either, not my 'thing', if I want to read a book, I read a paperback, or use my iPad. Like with a cell phone. We did get our dd an iPod touch for her 7th bday, and she does take care of it. :)

[natesmom1228]

Yes I am going to buy him a Kindle for Christmas.