is it ok 4 a child 2 get their own computer
2007-08-14 09:34:25 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
I don't think a child should have their own computer. The computer should be put in a public area of the house, never their room, so that you can keep them in line and you'll always know when they are on the computer and what they've been up to.
2007-08-14 10:17:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had my own computer since I was ten. It just depends on the parent's budget. I got my dad's old laptop when it was too dead to sell to anyone, then I got my dad's friend's old computer, and for about two years I've had the fastest computer in the house. It also depends on how much the parents trust the children. Some kids can't be trusted to be good with a computer, and that's just a sad truth. Cases have to be handled individually. Not every child is the same.
2007-08-14 17:04:29 · answer #2 · answered by Echo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon what they use it for and how you monitor it.
My 4 year old "got" their own computer, but it was actually an old desktop I didn't need anymore. We removed all programs except a few preschool games. It was not hooked up to the internet and it was right next to my work computer. That way - we worked together.
As for purchasing a new computer for a child, maturity and responsibility will dictate when that's good, but I'd say mid to late teens.
2007-08-14 16:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
12
2007-08-14 16:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I got mine when I was 10. I am almost 12 now! Basically, when they really start using computers in school, and have friends and know how to use a computer easily.
2007-08-14 17:38:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got a laptop for my 13th birthday
but i had to pay for 1/2 of the total cost
my dad got to say which computers i could and couldnt have
my parents trust me enough to have my own computer and i have never done anything to make them think having a computer is a bad idea .
it all depends on the kid .
2007-08-14 16:45:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you put them in their car to head off to college. Not before. My kids have to share the family computer. I setup different accounts for each, I do not allow them to install software, I have a content filter to keep them to going places on the net they shouldn't. And I periodically review what they are doing on the computer.
I am a systems engineer by trade, and teaching my kids responsible safe computing is like teaching safe sex.
2007-08-14 17:01:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
13 at the least, well iono about owning a comp, but most teens need a computer to do stuff in high school and jr high.
2007-08-14 20:36:52 · answer #8 · answered by Jesse S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 16.
2007-08-17 02:05:21 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it is but if your the parent its yours and the child reponsibilty to make sure she's/he's on safe websites. You can track the wesites the child visit and you can add fire walls that might limit access to certain websites.
2007-08-14 16:45:13 · answer #10 · answered by Candy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋