I am sure I am taking this thread off topic but my question kind of has to do with games in the sense of computer games. (Told you ... off topic and I hesitate to post here or just start a new topic. Let me know if I should do so.)
I question computer use with our kids and is there an age where it is too young? I had mentioned to my close friend how DD 2 1/2 is really good on the computer. She knows the in and out of it including how to load CDs; start the computer; maneuver through the menus, etc. She is also very capable with the mouse and clicking on links that are tiny and how to get around in programs including exiting from programs. My friend was shocked at her abilities but more that she thinks she is too young to be on a computer and claimed new research that has come out to support that children should not be on computers so early and it could be harmful. I haven't seen any of the research and really have no idea what the reasoning is for the idea of harmful. I certainly do not allow her to freely explore the internet and never leave her to her own demise. Someone is always in the room when she is on the computer (not that she gets stuck very often and needs help). She is also limited to how much time she gets on the computer and some days, like today she doesn't even get near it.
Has anyone heard this information? Could someone direct me to information about it? And is 2 1/2 too young for using a computer even though she clearly has the ability to use it as well as my mother. (What can I say ... generation gap)
