Not that she would have wanted to wait, but ...
Yesterday my 10-year-old daughter Emma, a voracious reader, took delivery of the family’s first Kindle. She’s barely put it down since.
One thing that made this purchase particularly notable in our household is that Emma paid for it herself using money she had accumulated through birthday gifts and the like. She forked over $89, which was not only more than she’d ever spent but also represented a significant portion of her personal wealth (at least that which she’s allowed to access).
An e-reader and a rite of passage, all wrapped up into one. What’s not to like?
Well, moments ago I received an email from Amazon with the subject line: Kindle, now from $79.
It’s only $10 difference, you say? … Did I mention she’s 10?
My first thought was that I didn’t need to tell her.
Upon reflection, though, this now seems like one of those classic teachable moments.
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