I think that what a kid does with what they have is a result of their mentorship and upbringing.
My kids have access to all these tech gadgets…iPhone, iTouch, iPad, etc. but they know very well that they cannot text, email or communicate with their friends without mom or dad being around. So when they use these, it’s for reading or games only. My older daughter, 9, uses her iPad for her journal and writing stories in addition to reading via Kindle apps.
I think what kids and even adults write is a representation of what they think, and what they think is a manifestation of what “goes in.”
I think that what a kid does with what they have is a result of their mentorship and upbringing.
My kids have access to all these tech gadgets...iPhone, iTouch, iPad, etc. but they know very well that they cannot text, email or communicate with their friends without mom or dad being around. So when they use these, it's for reading or games only. My older daughter, 9, uses her iPad for her journal and writing stories in addition to reading via Kindle apps.
I think what kids and even adults write is a representation of what they think, and what they think is a manifestation of what "goes in."
I agree with you Niks appi, supervision is the key to having good, balanced kids. But what about the times when parents due to unavoidable circumstances are not able to fully monitor the usage of these gadgets all the time. Wouldn't kids be at a danger of misusing these technologies then?
I agree with you Niks appi, supervision is the key to having good, balanced kids. But what about the times when parents due to unavoidable circumstances are not able to fully monitor the usage of these gadgets all the time. Wouldn't kids be at a danger of misusing these technologies then?
you have to trust your kids to have good judgment but make sure they know the consequences before they do anything bad
I think that what a kid does with what they have is a result of their mentorship and upbringing.
My kids have access to all these tech gadgets...iPhone, iTouch, iPad, etc. but they know very well that they cannot text, email or communicate with their friends without mom or dad being around. So when they use these, it's for reading or games only. My older daughter, 9, uses her iPad for her journal and writing stories in addition to reading via Kindle apps.
I think what kids and even adults write is a representation of what they think, and what they think is a manifestation of what "goes in."
I wasn't in favour of kids using ipad etc but my husband installed Khan Academy's app recently for our soon-to-be 8 and he absolutely love it.
I agree with you Niks appi, supervision is the key to having good, balanced kids. But what about the times when parents due to unavoidable circumstances are not able to fully monitor the usage of these gadgets all the time. Wouldn't kids be at a danger of misusing these technologies then?
At times, might be but if they are supervised from the word Go, there are less chances.
Another thing I have observed is that reasoning is KEY in supervising kids. Just "bus main nai keh deya na do not use iPod" is not gonna cut with kids of today.
My son has IPod (we gave it to him on his 10th BD). He ask us every-time he want to use it and also tells us the reason even if he wants to do facetime with cousins or friends. Our 6yo daughter is not allowed to use it unless any one of us is with her.
Son also used Tablet to do his assignment research and at times for playing games but he HAS to ask us before using iPod of Tablet. Thats just the rule of the house...
I agree with you Niks appi, supervision is the key to having good, balanced kids. But what about the times when parents due to unavoidable circumstances are not able to fully monitor the usage of these gadgets all the time. Wouldn't kids be at a danger of misusing these technologies then?
There is danger in everything. You don't know what your kids are talking about during recess at school. At least with technology, you can monitor where they go and who they talk with, and even what they talk about. But as a parent, you need to be in sync. I'm not saying that one must immerse their kids in tech, but let's not run away from it. It is the need of the times.
thats what you need from Parents from time to time when kids are mis-using the technology. :)
unfortunately many Parents do not have much time, perhaps busy with their own gadgets?
Don't forget that these gadgets do not actually grow on Apple trees, some parents are too busy working to pay them off cos they have to keep up with the Jones.
I actually have a set of cousins who say this 'You can't buy your child that cos I cant afford to buy it for my child yet.'
Before gadgets, it was Bollywood movies that kids were watching and learning stupid dance moves, before that it was romantic novels for grownups that kids were reading, and even before that, it must have been something else.
It has nothing to do with latest trends, it all comes back to parenting I think
i am amused that parents who advocate this technology because they themselves use them are in such denial about the pervasive nature of it.
yes, it is all about parenting. parents should not give their children access to this tech just like they would have stopped them watching bollywood movies and copying dance moves or having access to romantic novels for adults. simples.
i am amused that parents who advocate this technology because they themselves use them are in such denial about the pervasive nature of it.
yes, it is all about parenting. parents should not give their children access to this tech just like they would have stopped them watching bollywood movies and copying dance moves or having access to romantic novels for adults. simples.
Well I do agree with you. My husband and I love technology and therefore allow our kids to indulge in it as well. But we have a handle on things for now. So I guess it's alright. Oh, and my kids still do write with pencils, draw with crayons, paint, play outdoors, read paper books, play board games, go swimming and rock climbing. If there's a balance, I think tech isn't as evil as it seems.
Don't forget that these gadgets do not actually grow on Apple trees, some parents are too busy working to pay them off cos they have to keep up with the Jones.
I actually have a set of cousins who say this 'You can't buy your child that cos I cant afford to buy it for my child yet.'
And to think...joining a library costs nowt :(
unfortunately not everyone has same resources in the world and thats true for pretty much anything and everything
from gadgets to cars
from apartment to mansions
and from food to drinks.
i am amused that parents who advocate this technology because they themselves use them are in such denial about the pervasive nature of it.
yes, it is all about parenting. parents should not give their children access to this tech just like they would have stopped them watching bollywood movies and copying dance moves or having access to romantic novels for adults. simples.
Please do not compare technology/gadgets with Bollywood movies and Romantic novels for adults
can you list couple of advantages that kids can get for each Bollywood movies and Romantic Novels for adults? I can list 100s of advantages of technology if used correctly.
I think kids under 15 (or at least 12) should be supervised all the time by parents while on internet or phone etc. Otherwise it can be harmful. And I wouldn't recommend more than an hour a day for kids (0 hour screen time for under 7s)....this screen stuff isn't even good for eyesight, IMHO.
i am amused that parents who advocate this technology because they themselves use them are in such denial about the pervasive nature of it.
yes, it is all about parenting. parents should not give their children access to this tech just like they would have stopped them watching bollywood movies and copying dance moves or having access to romantic novels for adults. simples.
I only have an iPod nano which remains in my car all the time. My son is not allowed to touch it other than turning it on and off.
It really does come down to individual parenting. Kids mimic what they see their parents do and that can be applied to everything from working out, to sitting in front of the t.v. all day long, to eating junk food, etc. It's the parents responsibility to parent their kid - not technology (or the t.v. for example). Yes, kids need to be monitored all the time and what they are doing with technology. I would question the parent if they just hand these gadgets over without any kind of supervision.
Parents should monitor what apps the kids are downloading by setting up a password that only the parents know. My sil has a ten year old and he cannot download anything unless she put her password in and this way she at the very least knows what sort of an app it is. I have to agree that technology has spun the problem of bullying out of control because kids now have access to torment each other or spread rumors thru texting, fb or other social networking sites and the victim and the bully carry on their agenda even after school time is over. However, it is a parents job to raise decent bache instead of looking the other way and shrugging their shoulders that kids will be kids. It does come down to parenting and those who arent tech savvy, if you are handing your kid a tablet of any kind, learn the ins and outs of it first so atleast you can somewhat know what they are upto.
unfortunately not everyone has same resources in the world and thats true for pretty much anything and everything
from gadgets to cars
from apartment to mansions
and from food to drinks.
Please do not compare technology/gadgets with Bollywood movies and Romantic novels for adults
can you list couple of advantages that kids can get for each Bollywood movies and Romantic Novels for adults? I can list 100s of advantages of technology if used correctly.
Stoppit was referring to TLK's post where he compared Bollywood with tech.
Please do not compare technology/gadgets with Bollywood movies and Romantic novels for adults
I'm not comparing, I was answering TLKs post.
But it is unnecessary. I'm sure you can give me lots of advantages of using tech (which I probably know as I'm in a more technical field than most) but at the end of the day children will still develop into highly intelligent, socialised, (possibly more) well rounded individuals without it.
i am amused that parents who advocate this technology because they themselves use them are in such denial about the pervasive nature of it.
yes, it is all about parenting. parents should not give their children access to this tech just like they would have stopped them watching bollywood movies and copying dance moves or having access to romantic novels for adults. simples.
its not the tech, its what you do with it. I am not justifying my choices, but my daughter has Ipod and she used our ipads. She has Quran recited loaded, she watches cartoon shows on netflix and as Niks said, write her journal and read downloaded books.
But you dont have to agree with me. We all are going to do good for our kids at the end.
But it is unnecessary. I'm sure you can give me lots of advantages of using tech (which I probably know as I'm in a more technical field than most) but at the end of the day children will still develop into highly intelligent, socialised, (possibly more) well rounded individuals without it.
Agree with that. But you can't expect your kid to go to school and don't come under peer pressure. In fact, most schools are having more and more tech-related stuff in the classrooms these days. Some moms told me not to spend too much time teaching my kids writing because it's all going out of fashion.
On the other hand, for a 10 and 10+ school going kid a mobile phone is necessary in case of an emergency.