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My three younger ones (7, 9, 11) each got a Kindle Fire for Christmas. They wanted Nintendo 3DS but we looked at various options before going with the Fire. What tipped us over the edge was the parental controls and time limits we can place on the Fire. Each of them got a different case or skin and are just thrilled with it. They like the apps they can get and the ability to watch Netflix. We did disable the shopping feature.
Between Kindle FreeTime and Kids Place, we are fairly confident that we have them blocked from shopping or accessing things we would prefer they not. Email is blocked, social media is blocked..
I am less thrilled that my Kindle Fire, from last Christmas, suddenly stopped charging. A call to Amazon and a replacement is in the mail (hopefully be here on Thursday)
We love our Kindle Fires!
Mine - Sirius Black (DecalGirl skin Moontree)
11 yr old - The Doctor (clear case, TARDIS skin)
7 yr old - Gizmo (red faux leather case)
9 yr old - Her name (since I refused to rename it Katy Perry) (Pink case that looks like a purse)
Between Kindle FreeTime and Kids Place, we are fairly confident that we have them blocked from shopping or accessing things we would prefer they not. Email is blocked, social media is blocked..
I am less thrilled that my Kindle Fire, from last Christmas, suddenly stopped charging. A call to Amazon and a replacement is in the mail (hopefully be here on Thursday)
We love our Kindle Fires!
Mine - Sirius Black (DecalGirl skin Moontree)
11 yr old - The Doctor (clear case, TARDIS skin)
7 yr old - Gizmo (red faux leather case)
9 yr old - Her name (since I refused to rename it Katy Perry) (Pink case that looks like a purse)