Not all glass is equal. There is a trade-off between being scratch-proof (harder glass) and shock-proof (softer). Apple seems to be particularly aggressive in g

Not all glass is equal. There is a trade-off between being scratch-proof (harder glass) and shock-proof (softer). Apple seems to be particularly aggressive in going for the former. Also, Apple tends to sacrifice robustness for elegance. Both design decisions make iPads less suitable for children than the average tablet. My wife’s mistake was to trust the advice of the Apple salesperson who claimed that the iPad is a good choice for children.