"There is no such thing as an absolute truth."
Is the above statement absolutely true?
Every adult (including parents and non-parents) seems to have lots of opinions on how best to raise children.
Here are mine:
1) Love them
a) Do not harm them
2) Protect them
Everything else is open to interpretation. If you are a parent, teacher, or someone else who has regular contact with children, follow those guidelines and the kids will will mostly be fine (you can't protect them from every danger, nor should you try) - and remember at some point they start making their own choices.
On the subject of interactive books: this was going to happen sooner or later. Still, there should come a time in a person's maturation when reading without aid of images is not only possible but enjoyable.
"All the people are so happy now, their heads are caving in. I'm glad they are a snowman with protective rubber skin" -- They Might Be Giants