POLL RESULTS: Comments Made by Respondents

The following is a list of comments made by respondents of the poll.

• The screen is too small for a picture book 
• I don’t like children staring at a screen
• I don’t like too much exposure to screen
• I’d only let them handle an iPhone with supervision 
• I prefer books to an app
• Children need to know the value of books
• I don’t like to use technology as a baby-sitter
• I prefer the feel and smell of real books
• I prefer the experience of holding a book
• The handling of books is a better way of using motor skills than using finger to poke at a screen
• More convenient just to buy the book
• Better not to have them squint while reading on an iPhone
• Only way for a child to handle an iPhone is if he/she can show responsibility 
• I’m old fashion
• I like to keep things simple
• $1.99 is too expensive for an app 
• There are free apps that can also keep children busy
• A kindle is preferable to an iPhone
• I prefer it on a laptop/computer instead
• An iPhone is for my use only 
• iPhone is too expensive for a child to handle
• iPhone is not meant to be a toy for children
• It’s better if children learn to entertain themselves and reach out for a book themselves
• Handling an iPhone requires skill
• Children ages 2-4 is too young to handle an iPhone
• Not practical for that age
• Technology is good and it’s not going away so it’s better to train them now.  It’s an alternative to “edu-taining” them
• The iPhone use will help with eye/hand coordination
• Good to keep them entertained and quiet when necessary in public places
• I’d use it only for errands if necessary
• Convenient and economical
• Good only to occupy their time while waiting
• It is more convenient than lugging around books
• Yes to apps that are for educational and interactive purposes
• I will purchase a story book app if priced well
• I wouldn’t use it as a distraction, but while we view it together on the couch, learn, and have fun with it
• The story book apps are better than games
• Would make a good gift
• As long as the picture book app doesn’t deter them from reading.  I want them to read on their own than listen to a picture book