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  FearOfBeingNamed, 23 Aug 2002 @ 3:58pm

  
  

  re: should kids use computers

  I've done some reading on the subject (including Jane Healy's book, mentioned in the article), and there is some evidence that using computers at a young age can be bad, mostly because the most formative years are the earliest ones. it seems some of the habits that computers ingrain -- like instant response, clicking-until-you're-right (instead of thinking out the answer) -- might not be great for brain development in the long term.

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    D.S., 26 Aug 2002 @ 7:06am

    
    

    Re: should kids use computers

    we neeed to separate different computer activities. If it's just for games - I agree it's not good. Like TV - watching cartoons whole day will not make your kid smarter...but watching Disc channel - will teach them stuff. Same with computers.... playing with educational games, learn programming - good for kids. And of course, there is a ballance... not more than 3-4 hours a week...

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      chloe goodman, 15 Jun 2007 @ 9:32am

      
      

      Re: Re: should kids under the age of 12 use comput

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      chloe goodman, 15 Jun 2007 @ 9:36am

      
      

      Re: Re: should kids under the age of 12 use comput

      i think kids under the age of 12 should use the computers because they need to do there homework and play games if they are bored but should be able to type without looking at the keyboard or sit up straight and type and look at the keyboard if you need to

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