I didn't realize how much Asher had been on the computer lately, until I overheard him "talking computer" in a halted, monotone voice when we were outside picking up toys and bikes:
"Click on Asher to move scooter over here. BEEP!"
He cheerfully picked up his toys in this manner, so I can't decide if I should start putting strict limits on his computer time, or just go with it....
3 comments:
If he is picking up his toys, go with it!
If it works...
I guess you can always teach him how to "shut off" computer time and go to "human" mode!
I stumbled upon this site with a google search, and thought I'd share some insight.
My parents have had a computer at our place since I was 3, and I used it quite a bit. This was back in the days of early windows (I remember typing "run win.exe"), and I would get on and play the daily Sesame Street mind building games. I continued being a very heavy user of computers and video games over the years, but knew (probably instilled by my parents at some point) that going outside, playing sports, and using my imagination was just as important.
Now I'm a 21 year old college student who is Majoring in Business with a concentration in Computer Information Systems. I find it hard to say my love of computers did not come from my early exposure to them.
ps - Violent video games don't make violent messed up kids. Parents who neglect their kids and don't tell them what they are doing on the screen is ok, but in real life it isn't so. I played and loved a game called Manhunt which is basically just a snuff flim, and turned out ok. :D
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