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Back Is your Young Child Ready for the Computer? by J Gardener In less than two decades, home computers have become a necessary part of life for most people. In the twenty-first century, computer literacy is as important as reading itself. We all remember how daunting the computer seemed, the first time we clicked a mouse. Most parents of young children today touched their first computer as teens, and have no first-hand experience regarding the right age at which to begin training their own children in computer usage. But a parent can't help feeling a certain pride, watching a three-year-old navigate a game program. We want our kids to have every advantage possible, and the computer is certainly the most comprehensive educational tool available, today. At the same time, we have to ask ourselves-how young is too young? Unfortunately, behavioral scientific studies take years to complete, and so far, there's no concensus among experts about the computer's effect on young children. However, many organizations do provide some common-sense guidelines for parents. According to KidSource.com, many researchers discourage computer use before the age of three: Author's Biography: Posted on: September 28,2006 Email: Articles@IGCO.com Website: http://www.ImaginaryGreetings.com |
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