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Mercer
I don't think so but since I am in my 30s and haven't been by any local schools, I like to know how teens are doing these days.
Are the kids learning more with the internet age? I have a lot of hope for them, even with all the problems the youth carries early on. Teens always seem to have their share of worries.
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Yes and No... I am early 40's with a son who is 23 yrs old. I have many friends who still have teenagers in the home.
Honestly, I am appalled at some of the things teens are doing these days...mostly because their parents don't actively monitor them, and teach them better. From sexting to nearly naked web cam chats...to shoplifting, theft/burglary, identity theft/fake ID's, problematic drug use, and trouble with the law for various reasons.
Teens have historically challenged authority, made stupid mistakes, and the like. It is a natural part of growing up and 'figuring it all out'. What surprises me is the ease and opportunity for corruption of young minds that the internet brings. I know 10 yr olds with iPhones, iPads, or other means to access the internet at will...and unregulated. Most teens know how to navigate easily, even circumvent parental controls. Driver's licenses aren't handed out just because a child wants one. There are benchmark requirements to obtain one...age, experience, insurance, etc. So, why aren't there such requirements in the average household for the internet? Lack of diligence by parents, and innocent spoiled kids who learn all they do from friends, internet, TV, movies, and such.
Young minds are impressionable. If a teenage honor student's friend from the cheerleading squad happens to 'show her the ropes' on social networking and sex-camming older guys for popularity purposes...well, is she going to do it? Depends on her instilled sense of morals and character...which is taught by her parents. It's the same as drinking and drug use. All a matter of choices and whether it's readily available...and what their friends are into.
No doubt the internet has it's good and bad. It can be an educational resource, a tool for communication, and more. But, on the bad side...concerning our children, it is full of predators, scammers, sex, violence, and sensationalism far beyond TV, video games and movies that are easily monitored.
I had a conversation with a friend this weekend who has a 5 yr old grandson. He woke up early, and his parents weren't ready to get up (it was extremely early in the morning...it was his birthday). He often grabs mom's phone to play games on it to pass time. Ok, I understand that. However, someone at one point showed him how to access internet on that iPhone and look at YouTube. His mother was shocked to find out he was watching pole dancing videos.. OMG! REALLY?
It can be an innocent thing where a child runs across something like this. But, teens often seek out 'cool' or 'interesting' things to share with friends...or sex things out of pure curiosity.
Go to the mall or to the movies some time. Look at how the teens act without parents around. Look at how the girls dress. Listen to the conversations they are having. See how people are so 'hooked' by their gadgets (phones, pads, etc). The internet is an 'alternate reality' with more interaction than TV and games. It is access to the world in all it's ways-good and bad, and vast.
It all boils down to responsibility, maturity, monitoring, parenting, morals and character taught at home.
Yes and No... I am early 40's with a son who is 23 yrs old. I have many friends who still have teenagers in the home.
Honestly, I am appalled at some of the things teens are doing these days...mostly because their parents don't actively monitor them, and teach them better. From sexting to nearly naked web cam chats...to shoplifting, theft/burglary, identity theft/fake ID's, problematic drug use, and trouble with the law for various reasons.
Teens have historically challenged authority, made stupid mistakes, and the like. It is a natural part of growing up and 'figuring it all out'. What surprises me is the ease and opportunity for corruption of young minds that the internet brings. I know 10 yr olds with iPhones, iPads, or other means to access the internet at will...and unregulated. Most teens know how to navigate easily, even circumvent parental controls. Driver's licenses aren't handed out just because a child wants one. There are benchmark requirements to obtain one...age, experience, insurance, etc. So, why aren't there such requirements in the average household for the internet? Lack of diligence by parents, and innocent spoiled kids who learn all they do from friends, internet, TV, movies, and such.
Young minds are impressionable. If a teenage honor student's friend from the cheerleading squad happens to 'show her the ropes' on social networking and sex-camming older guys for popularity purposes...well, is she going to do it? Depends on her instilled sense of morals and character...which is taught by her parents. It's the same as drinking and drug use. All a matter of choices and whether it's readily available...and what their friends are into.
No doubt the internet has it's good and bad. It can be an educational resource, a tool for communication, and more. But, on the bad side...concerning our children, it is full of predators, scammers, sex, violence, and sensationalism far beyond TV, video games and movies that are easily monitored.
I had a conversation with a friend this weekend who has a 5 yr old grandson. He woke up early, and his parents weren't ready to get up (it was extremely early in the morning...it was his birthday). He often grabs mom's phone to play games on it to pass time. Ok, I understand that. However, someone at one point showed him how to access internet on that iPhone and look at YouTube. His mother was shocked to find out he was watching pole dancing videos.. OMG! REALLY?
It can be an innocent thing where a child runs across something like this. But, teens often seek out 'cool' or 'interesting' things to share with friends...or sex things out of pure curiosity.
Go to the mall or to the movies some time. Look at how the teens act without parents around. Look at how the girls dress. Listen to the conversations they are having. See how people are so 'hooked' by their gadgets (phones, pads, etc). The internet is an 'alternate reality' with more interaction than TV and games. It is access to the world in all it's ways-good and bad, and vast.
It all boils down to responsibility, maturity, monitoring, parenting, morals and character taught at home.
What is a better buy an IPAD or a Kindle Fire for children?
Jacqueline
I have a 5yr old and a 21 month old. I been wanting to get a tablet for their educational games and books. I read to my kids everyday but the library selection is not that great and kind of outdated. I searched amazon for new kids books and their are many good ones about character, starting a new school etc.. but of course it can get expensive. So I thought maybe I can get a tablet and borrow books through amazon prime (not sure how it works) or other options out there. Also streaming or downloading movies. Can movies be downloaded so they can be watched without a WIFI connection so they can watch them in the car. Please help! Thanks
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IMO Kindle Fire HD would be the better option. As there is no use for spending a huge amount for iPad when the Kindle Fire HD can do most of the things your 5 YO would want.
Here you would be able to find the Kindle Fire HD:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CU0NSCU/ref=fs_jw&tag=aebmx-20
New models of Kindle Fire HD have been released and would be available by Oct 2 and few coming out on 11th oct.
iPad is an expensive gadget for a 5 YO and frankly overspent money. Where you can get other better things along with Kindle Fire HD.
Hope this helped!
IMO Kindle Fire HD would be the better option. As there is no use for spending a huge amount for iPad when the Kindle Fire HD can do most of the things your 5 YO would want.
Here you would be able to find the Kindle Fire HD:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CU0NSCU/ref=fs_jw&tag=aebmx-20
New models of Kindle Fire HD have been released and would be available by Oct 2 and few coming out on 11th oct.
iPad is an expensive gadget for a 5 YO and frankly overspent money. Where you can get other better things along with Kindle Fire HD.
Hope this helped!
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