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I want to spoil my grandson... Pad or Air?
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my mate's son is three and plays on they bought him an ipod touch and he loved it, but coz it's small, he tended to throw it sometimes as children do.
my mate also has an ipad which he hesitantly let the child play with and coz it's big and heavy (but not too heavy that the child will drop it) he doesn't throw it and seems to prefer playing on it more than the ipod touch or iphones that they have
i think an ipad is a great way for kids to learn, and there are plenty of educational games etc in the app store that they can really benefit from it
good one gramps!
my mate also has an ipad which he hesitantly let the child play with and coz it's big and heavy (but not too heavy that the child will drop it) he doesn't throw it and seems to prefer playing on it more than the ipod touch or iphones that they have
i think an ipad is a great way for kids to learn, and there are plenty of educational games etc in the app store that they can really benefit from it
good one gramps!
What? In your typical posting style you didnt bother reading the ops post, and there are parental locks on the iPad you know.
Either way I don't find it to be good parenting to plop a child down in front of a screen.
I drove through my old neighborhood a week ago.
the flashbacks of the neighborhood playing baseball, street hockey, hide and seek, capture the flag, the trees that we climbed, and so on. oh the memories.
Do kids still do those sort of things?
OP if you feel obligated to purchase such a device I would go with a macbook, but if its a toy you are looking for then a pad.
A lot of people make the argument that it's good to expose kids to as much technology as possible as early as possible, because they will be ahead of the curve in know-how.
But look at us...we had rubber balls to play with when we were kids, and we are no worse off. I know my tech gear in and out just like the guys on any tech blogs, and I had a normal childhood playing outside. If the kid is interested in the stuff, he will learn about it when he wants to, and he will learn if he wants to, just as we did.
If anything forcing technology on him would likely lead him to be an overweight shut-in with horrible lifestyle and hygiene habits...
But look at us...we had rubber balls to play with when we were kids, and we are no worse off. I know my tech gear in and out just like the guys on any tech blogs, and I had a normal childhood playing outside. If the kid is interested in the stuff, he will learn about it when he wants to, and he will learn if he wants to, just as we did.
If anything forcing technology on him would likely lead him to be an overweight shut-in with horrible lifestyle and hygiene habits...
Yeah but the op said don't spoil it for me, I don't find it good patenting either but it's not up to me to judge what others choose.
Let's not take the hollier than thou road though, because it's probably sadder that adults do these things too. In any case I essentially agree, but I don't think it's what the op intended and unfortunately this site doesn't have an appropriate forum I guess for this discussion.
ok, ok. gee, you're busting my nuts.
truth be told: it is NOT appropriate or sensible to give a 3 yr old a tablet or laptop or electronic device.
research have proven that painting with brush for instance is 4 times better learning and motor skills wise than painting with say a wacom. builds more neural networks/creativity and in the context of a class, helps builds social skills
my earlier posts were not meant to be condescending. but is the truth to what 'some' or a proportion of kids (not marginal) these days are exposed to via all manner of technology available to them. and some parents are guilty of not reigning in their access to them.
truth be told: it is NOT appropriate or sensible to give a 3 yr old a tablet or laptop or electronic device.
research have proven that painting with brush for instance is 4 times better learning and motor skills wise than painting with say a wacom. builds more neural networks/creativity and in the context of a class, helps builds social skills
my earlier posts were not meant to be condescending. but is the truth to what 'some' or a proportion of kids (not marginal) these days are exposed to via all manner of technology available to them. and some parents are guilty of not reigning in their access to them.
I don't care what the OP said. It's stupid to give an expensive computer to a 3 year old. This is the internet and if you don't like the opinion of others, then go live in your own walled garden. The internet is in your face and uncensored! Deal with it.
An expensive electronic item isn't going to replace time and love. Also agree plopping a child in front of a screen isn't the best way to raise your kids.
An expensive electronic item isn't going to replace time and love. Also agree plopping a child in front of a screen isn't the best way to raise your kids.
What's up with all the preachers? Go raise your own kids.
I'm trying, but I lost count. If you know what I mean
LOL get him both.
You first pull out the macbook air. ANd he's like OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and then after he's comfortable...you pull out the ipad and he's like OMG!!!!!!!!!!
MEGA SPOILER
You first pull out the macbook air. ANd he's like OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and then after he's comfortable...you pull out the ipad and he's like OMG!!!!!!!!!!
MEGA SPOILER
Definitely an iPad. Loading it with some games appropriate for his age would offer a great user experience for him.
