Reader Comments (rss)

(Flattened / Threaded)

1.  

   re: should kids use computers

   

   FearOfBeingNamed, Aug 23rd, 2002 @ 3:58pm

   
   

   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.

   [ reply to this | link to this | view in thread ]

2.  

   Re: should kids use computers

   

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

   
   

   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...

   [ reply to this | link to this | view in thread ]

3.  

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

   

   chloe goodman, Jun 15th, 2007 @ 9:32am

   
   

   [ reply to this | link to this | view in thread ]

4.  

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

   

   chloe goodman, Jun 15th, 2007 @ 9:36am

   
   

   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

   [ reply to this | link to this | view in thread ]

Add Your Comment