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[quote=SAM2]Our kids have been through several cameras over the years.  Some were relatively nice adult cameras that we grudgingly let them borrow (and watched get broken), others were inexpensive cameras (which also got broken), and others were kid-tough cameras (which inevitable suck and sometimes got broken, but more often just got abandoned).  I eventually decided that it's best simply to buy solid, moderately priced, used cameras off ebay.  That way, the quality is enough to keep the kids interested, and the price is low enough that I won't feel disappointed if it breaks.  I just picked whatever brand/model combo I could find for about $40-50 at the time, and it usually would last for about 2-3 years, which was satisfactory ROI for my limited purposes.

If you want to go this route, ask your friends and relatives for cast-off cameras.  With the rise in iPhones, many people have old point-and-shoots just sitting in drawers.  They'd probably be happy to give them to a good home.

Good luck.

ETA: For whatever it's worth, I followed this same strategy with kid ipods and other tech items, and it works there too. I buy inexpensive used ones, and while I encourage responsibility and safe use, I also don't get stressed when they inevitably get lost or broken.  Works like a charm.  [/quote]

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