The computer helps my boys to read. I have an 8 year old who's desire to read stemmed from his wanting to be able to play online games like Club Penguin. He n

The computer helps my boys to read. I have an 8 year old who's desire to read stemmed from his wanting to be able to play online games like Club Penguin. He needed to read the instructions. The same is true for the Leapster video game console and the Nintendo DS. Now he reads all the time. Has complete the Percy Jackson series, read several of the Harry Potter books cover to cover, etc. His younger brothers are readers, but not like he is. I think it is in part because their older brother showed them how to play the games. Then again, it is likely that my kids are somewhat self-directed learners like I am. Still, I don't think technology should be vilified as an obstacle to reading. Especially interactive technology.