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Because computer knowledge is vital in our society today, many parents believe that the earlier their children begin to use the computer, the better. By the preschool years, most children are spending time on computers at school and/or at home. But is it healthy for preschoolers to be interacting with computers? And if so, how do parents decide how much computer time is beneficial or when it's too much?
Computers in Preschool: Hurting or Helping?
Seeded on Tue May 12, 2009 6:43 PM EDT
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We use a computer with our preschoolers, but it is only one of the tools we use. I think it's great to get them exposed to computers early.
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#1 - Tue May 12, 2009 6:46 PM EDTI've been in a school using the "headsprouts" program and it...is... phenomenal! The kids love it, it is very productive! To qualify, many of these kids are second language learners. It was the number two school last year in our city and in a very poor area. The number one had no second language learners and is in a fairly affluent area. I have very high hopes for some of these programs.
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