Thursday, November 18, 2010

Young kids and computers -- a balancing act - San Jose Mercury News

Young kids and computers -- a balancing act - San Jose Mercury News

Dos
  • Put the computer where you can see your kids using it.
  • Watch what they're doing, and be ready to answer their questions.
  • Make computer use a privilege that must be earned.
  • Talk to kids about keeping their passwords and names private.
  • Discuss the difference between advertising and nonadvertising content online.
  • Stand by rules about time limits and sites allowed.

Don'ts
  • Install a computer in your child's bedroom.
  • Allow kids to surf the Internet without supervision or without setting restrictions on your Web browser.

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