We would like to get my daughter a computer-style system for Christmas. She is 2 1/2 and LOVES banging away at the keyboard. There are so many out there that I am wondering if anyone can offer their experiences...the Vtech VSmile, the Comfy keyboard, and any others. Is it educational/interactive/fun? Would you buy it again? Do you like it? What don't you like? Can you recommend one over another? Thanks!
2006-11-06 09:26:54 · 6 answers · asked by felixandme 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
For those of you going off on the BoobTube tangent...my daughter has a well balanced diet of play and watches a minimum of TV a day. Just the same, once you're a parent, you understand that sometimes something to distract them for 20 minutes while you cook up something healthy to get in their bellies is a great thing. And getting them started early on something they will need for their lives (and they show interest in) is never a bad thing.
PLEASE, just opinions on the systems, not your parenting advice.
2006-11-06 10:03:45 · update #1
My 4 year old loves her v-smile. The interactive games are a fun learning tool that helps teaches her numbers, letters and even math. After playing it for a year, she's become quite the little gamer and has even started playing spyro on the ps2. I highly recommend it.
2006-11-06 09:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by April L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have experience with any of those particular machines. I think technology is very much a part of our society and something our children will need to be very familiar with. However, I would caution against introducing something such as this too early and advise you to strictly monitor the amount of time your child spends using such technology.
There are many studies coming out now that show that early or over exposure to things like TV and video or computer games is leading to an increase in conditions like ADD and Autism. The reason is because of the fast moving pictures and graphics coupled with something that is non interactive, meaning the child does not have any true connections or relationships. The toddler age is pivotal in developing a strong sense of self how to fit in and relate to the world around them.
I am not saying these "educational tech toys" are bad, but something to be closely monitored and used in moderation. I would actually opt more for a pretend computer that your child can use more age appropriately in their imaginative play.
2006-11-06 09:59:28 · answer #2 · answered by scottnkris819 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my son started playing video games on his daddies ps2 as soon as he could identify shapes. he actually got the concept of a triangle from the triangle button on the controller.
i agree that videogames shouldnt be the only activity, but there is nothing wrong with educational videogames.
i have heard great things about the v smile....i am getting myt son a game cube for x-mas...
2006-11-06 09:36:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Haha yea my mom is kind of but she knows the basics because of her job. My dad on the other hand, he likes to pretend that he knows how to use all the new technology, but he really doesn't. I have to show him everything.
2016-05-22 05:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to make the child bright i think you should let them play with your own laptop infront of your eyes. they really love it my 20 month old doll loves it.
2006-11-06 09:36:11 · answer #5 · answered by t_k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't like the idea of those. They take away the child's ability to think for themselves because those electronical toys are telling them "Okay do this..now do this..now press that..now find this..do this...do it again..press the button..." It takes away their creativeness and their imagination because they are waiting for the toy to tell them what to do instead of making the toy do what they want it to do.
2006-11-06 09:29:33 · answer #6 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋