Questions tagged [tablet-computer]
A mobile computer with a touchscreen, also often called "tablet". It can be used for educational purposes but also be a source of distraction to children.
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Why is technology bad for children?
Almost 5 years ago I have asked this question:
Is it too dangerous for my 2 years old son to watch YouTube on the iPad for hours?
and I concluded that (watching) TV etc is not very healthy for the ...
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Backed into a corner with 9-year-old and tablet confiscation
My 9-year-old son spends as much time as he can get away with using his iPad (in this case watching Youtube videos). His iPad is also required for school.
This evening, after giving him ample warning ...
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How to prevent a teenager from creating multiple Google accounts?
I have a well behaved, very bright, tech savvy 15 year old daughter. Her mother and I have discussed the risks and dangers of social media and online interactions, and have set clear guidelines and ...
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Are electronics safe for babies [closed]
My daughter is 3 years old and adopted. I've had her for 2 years now. When I got her she was crying non stop, now she will talk and laugh with everyone she meets.
I bought my little girl the newest ...
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9-year-old received tablet as gift, but he does not have the self-control or maturity to own a tablet
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Upon receiving the tablet, his first course of action was to install a game. For various reasons, I believe that he has proven himself to be irresponsible with such devices, and it would be ...
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Are there good educational apps for a 4-year-old where learning unlocks play time? [closed]
I am looking for an app to make my 4-year-old son learn, for example to count and the alphabet, before he can watch videos or play games. Is there such an app? Ideally 1 minute of learning would ...
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Is it possible to control iPad message language without my 10-year-old daughter hating me?
A few weeks ago I found my 10-year-old daughter using inappropriate language on her iPad. As it was the first time I caught her swearing, and the message was more in her own defense of another's ...
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What devices should toddlers be allowed to use? [closed]
There has been some work on the use of technology by toddlers (for example, this paper). By and large, there are some advantages to the use of some of these technologies by children. For example, even ...
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How much ipad time do most kids get? [duplicate]
I'm a mother of 2, ages 3 and 10.
I am worried that my youngest child is spending as much time, sometimes more time, on the iPad than my eldest.
The iPad seems ideal when I am busy and the kids are ...
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Is it too dangerous for my 2-year-old son to watch YouTube on the iPad for hours?
There are a few questions about the iPad, but I am interested in knowing if such a habit has bad impacts on my son. He watches YouTube for hours and hours. I can't deny that he has learned some good ...
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How to feed a 2-year-old without using an iPad or TV to distract him? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do you feed a picky eater?
We try to feed our 24-month-old son the same food for dinner as we are having ourselves. Obviously, we mash or chop it and avoid the strong ...
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What should I look for in educational iPad apps for children?
What qualities should I look for in educational iPad apps for children?
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