As we know, reading with the family is something very positiveAs well as helping to strengthen the bond with our children, reading aloud also has great benefits for their socio-emotional development. With the use of technology, new possibilities have been opened for readers, from audiobooks to electronic readers, which make it easier for us to continue this good habit and adapt it to our lifestyle.
However, which is better? According to a study conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), When it comes to reading to children, the printed book is the best option for parents and children. We tell you why.
Published in Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the study analyzed the differences that were at the time of reading to the children between the printed book and the electronic books, in order to find the best option and what benefits it brings.
In Babies and more Children prefer to read books on paper and not on a screen For this, 37 pairs of parents and children participated, who they used three different types of books: the traditional printed book, a simple electronic reader and an electronic reader that included sound effects and animations.
It was found that when parents and children read printed books, they talked more frequently and the quality of their interactions during reading was better, compared to the other two types of electronic books.
In addition to interacting less, with electronic readers that included sound effects parents talked less about the story or more about technology, and even, the reading was interrupted because they had to remind their children not to press buttons or change the volume.
Remember that the benefits of reading also come from the interaction that occurs during this and the exchange of comments and questions about what is read or how it relates to experiences they have had, as it is something that benefits the expressive language of children, as well as their understanding and ability to retain information.
In Babies and more, do your children ask you for the same story over and over again? Do it, repetition is beneficial for your learning Although this highlights that Among the existing options the printed book is better, does not mean that if you have an electronic reader should not be used. The researchers suggest that the printed book be chosen, yes, but if we have an electronic book, we focus more on the story and generate dialogue and reflection during the reading, and pay less attention to the device itself.
