Kid's Computers & Accessories
"Does my child really need a computer?" Good question. Read some findings, thoughts, and suggestions compiled from Parents magazine and Child magazine. If you're sold, read on. We've got some cool product suggestions below.
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- Teachers may give homework assignments that involve Internet research as young as the third grade.*
- Providing your child with a computer will prevent family quarrels over who's using the computer when.*
- At the very least, purchase a computer with a 1GH processor, 256 MB of RAM, and a 20GB hard disk.*
- Studies have shown that children who have regular access to a computer perform better on school readiness and cognitive tests.**
- Studies have also found that a child's fine motor skills are enhanced with computer use, as is their alphabet recognition, concept learning, numerical recognition, counting skills, cognitive development, and self-esteem.**
*Child Magazine: Raising Tech-Savvy Kids
**Parents Magazine: Surfing for Cognitive Skills |
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