[Web4lib] Re: [Publib] Audiobooks, are they helping kids learn to read?

[Kevin Devine]

In the same vein, I don't believe that books help children to read 
either.  That is what parents and teachers are useful for...

Kevin Devine
Euclid Public Library
http://www.euclidlibrary.org

Michelle Mumau wrote:
> I was just wondering what your thoughts are on audio books and
> education? In my opinion audio books are NOT helping kids learn to read.
> I believe that the current generation of children are lazier than ever
> and audio books are just feeding into that mentality. I teach 7th grade
> and it is amazing how many children can't read.... and their spelling is
> atrocious. Can we blame it all on audio books, of course not, but I do
> think it is a contributing factor. 
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