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Aiden (nearly 7) and Nathan (5) are begging for minecraft. Nathan is also asking endless questions about how people make the websites and programs inside the computer (programming).
They are getting the Lego WEDO set as an intro to programming for next year, and Aiden wants to start lego robotics too.
Should I just get minecraft, or just scratch? or both? are they vastly different? any insight here would help.
thanks!
Mom to 3 gorgeous boys: Aiden (8), Nathan (7) and Dylan (4)
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I would get both. Minecraft is like building with virtual legos and Scratch is learning how to program.
I tried Scratch and DD got into it for a few days, but they have been playing Minecraft for years. DS was around 3 and now he's 6 and they are still both really into it. If you choose only one, do Minecraft (but be prepared for obsession).
There is a free version of Minecraft on the PC. My kids always play on the PC but we have a paid version now.
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I'd get minecraft, but make sure you set time limits up front! They can get seriously SUCKED IN.
Scratch is a totally different thing, but he might enjoy it.
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I see that scratch is free, so it makes sense to get both in that case.
Thanks for the heads up on the obsessive minecraft behaviour. lol. I think the gift will need to come with attached rules upfront.
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Scratch is free - my ds played with it for awhile but lost interest. As the others have mentioned, Minecraft is a whole different thing, and can be a bit addictive (but I also think it's cool!). My kids loved it for a long while, but it too was also a phase that eventually passed. I'll spare you the details of what came next  Best wishes, polarbear
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hahah polarbear now you have me VERY curious...
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Don't worry... my ds found the next addiction without any help from me lol! Yours will most likely too pbear
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My impression of the free PC version of Minecraft is that you're time-limited and you can't save your work. That gets old fast.
The free version on the i-device (DD played it on iPod) is a little more robust.
We have paid for two PC subscriptions, because DD likes to get others playing along with her. She has another friend who also shares worlds within our network using her own account.
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Don't worry... my ds found the next addiction without any help from me lol! Yours will most likely too pbear hahaha - shall I come compare notes once it hits and you can giggle as you keep teasing me with "next obsession" hints?? LOL
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My son plays Minecraft on his Kindle Fire - it's the pocket edition, which is different from the PC version. We travel alot for his soccer tournaments, and when the boys are in the hotel between games, they all get together and play - I think 5 can play in the same world together when they're using the same wifi connection. He also plays at home - with his 60 year old aunt ! 
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