Change is strange meets the ipad... Yes or no?

According to Mike Elgan of the Raw Feed, the iPad will spark a revolution in children's culture. He is convinced that starting this year, and especially next year, iPads will be the No. 1 most requested holiday and birthday gift by everyone under the age of 18, and especially under the age of 12.

Kids will learn to read, write and count on iPads. They'll watch TV, movies and cartoons on iPads. They'll do social networking, play games, and even color in virtual coloring books.

By the time these kids reach middle school, they will have been using multitouch user interfaces almost every day for eight years or more.

The iPad platform will prove irresistible to everyone -- parents, content providers, and especially the kids themselves. He believes Children are hardwired for touch interfaces, and they love iPhones.

Mike Elgin believes that in the the under-12 market, the iPad will dominate without any real competition and will completely change children's culture. Here are three reasons why he thinks that will happen: It's perfect for parents, the "children's culture" industry and kids themselves.

So, what do you think? Do you think the ipad is the future? and, if so, should Change Is Strange adapt and start creating interactive content for kids and parents?

Mike Elgan writes about technology and global tech culture. Contact Mike at mike.elgan@elgan.com, follow him on Twitter or his blog, The Raw Feed.

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