laptop for xmas present for 10yr old, is she too young?

Question

my daughter has outgrown al of her 'dolly' stuff, shes done all the 'pink' stuff, and has all the 'make-up' stuff! she likes my laptop and never wants to be off it, even to do homework and things! is she too young for me to be buying her a laptop at such a young age?

and please, before you start, no sarky comments about givin love and ****..she has more than a child could need!

sorry...it more info...my daughter is not like the other 10yr olds! she has done all the lerning activities...she is older than her years!

AND JUST FOR ALEX... for the same reason you chose to put stupid snow goggles on your mush!

oh, and please dont just say no because you are jealous that a 10yr old has a possibility of having one and you dont!

Answer 1

hi,
i definitely agree that a 10yr old can have a laptop my two 9yr olds have just got one each for Christmas so they can do their homework and stuff,i think personally it depends on your child's maturity my kids are really quite mature and don't play with toys they like the computer and it is very educational if you have parental locks on it,and they are Internet aware my daughter and son know all about bad people pretending to be kids on the computer and tell me whenever they have a message or email.
they love the idea that whatever they learn about in school they can come home and search the internet for stuff about it,it has never harmed their work as they are both well above average in their schoolwork.

Answer 2

I have a 10yr old step daughter and I really can't see her being responsible enough for a laptop yet. I think that it would get ruined. How about getting her a Nintendo DS and see how she takes care of it for the next 2 years. If she always puts it away, keeps it in a safe place, doesn't break off the screen or otherwise damage it then she may be ready for a laptop. Start small because laptops are very expensive. Please do not equip it to access the internet though. That is just asking for trouble.

Answer 3

I DEFINITELY think she is FARRRRR to young. If you get her all of these expensive electronics at this age, she will have never have anything else to look forward to at other Christmases. You don't want to spoil her, make her wait. Then, she will be more excited for a big present when she is older. I don't even have a laptop yet, and I'm older than her. I think you should stick to some other presents for now like board games and anything else educational. Maybe even book. You should try and get her into reading. You say she has done the "pink" thing and "make-up" thing (isn't she young for make-up?), but maybe try and get her something that will make her brain work so she can maybe use some problem slving skills. Or, buy her some word search books or something. I hope I helped you! I'm sure she will like whatever she gets from you!

Answer 4

!0yrs old seems a bit young to handle the responsiblilty of a laptop. It is, after all, an expensive piece of electronics that has to be treated more carefully then other toys and things intended for kids that age. Also, it sounds like your daughter grows out of things quickly, and you don't want to spend all that money to have her get tired of the laptop within the year. Maybe just get her some fun games and activities to use on your laptop until she's a few years older. That way she still gets to play with the computer, but you're better able to monitor what she's doing, and you don't have to worry about her losing or breaking it.

Answer 5

I don't believe in such an elaborate gift for such a young child. I have a 12 year old going on 30 so I feel you there when you said she is beyond her years. lol
I don't agree with kids in school having tv's in their rooms either. It would be a great gift for her 16th birthday or as a graduation gift; but not at age 12. My oldest will be 18 in Dec, he still has to ask permission too use the family computer along with some exercising and chores. That is his allowance so-to-speak (we talked about it and made that agreement) and when he is on it, he has a time limit.
The computer is very addicting for anyone with an addictive personality and if she doesn't like to get off i would suggest making exercise deals, bike riding, chores, time limits and such and to ask permission to use YOUR computer. In my opinion, she doesn't need one yet.

good luck.I hope I helped a little bit anyway.

Answer 6

I think she is too young. From a purely safety point of view.

Youve got to be so careful about what they are looking at, or who they are talking too, you wont be able to keep an eye on what she is doing on it all the time, I wouldnt feel comfortable giving it to mine, I would feel I was exposing her to possible harm.

I know 10 is a difficult age, but however intelligent she is, she is still only 10 and not equipped or experienced enough to deal with the problems you can get online.

I would have to say no.

Answer 7

I understand what you are saying. And yes, I think a laptop would be great. If she is already using your laptop then she isn't too young, is she? I wouldn't buy a real expensive one. Right now you can find some for around 400.00. But if she is already doing homesork on it and is something she can't leave alone, then why not get her one?

Answer 8

I think if she uses it in a way that you see as satisfactory then why not? If it can be used for education and fun then its ideal. Lots of young people really do get on well with computers and it increases their confidence to have good IT skills - not to mention enhance their prospects later on. The usual caveats about safety and so on would apply but I am sure you have been through all of that with her.

Answer 9

no, she is not too young. I got a laptop at about nine or ten, because my dad gets them for his work, and gets a lot of them. On my 11 birthday, i got my desktop. She will certainly know how to work it, and will be glad to have it. You will be able to use yours, and her use hers. Also, most desktops are cheaper than laptops, but take up more space. if you are worried about her damaging it, then get her a desktop because she can not take it places or drop it. if you think she'll be ok, and wants to go on the couch or something, get the laptop.

Answer 10

Iv seen laptops advertised on telly for kids. There more or less like the "adult version" but not qite as advanced an not as expensive. Personally i wudnt buy my 10 year old a laptop. What will she want next year?? A car??