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Re:IPad: the perfect computing device for children? by jswinghammer on Sunday September 05, 2010 @07:52AM (#1664378)
Most parents will give their kids a lot of toys. The iPad is just something new to help kids work on their fine motor and language skills.
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Re:IPad: the perfect computing device for children? by pavlov on Sunday September 05, 2010 @08:36AM (#1664412)
Alternatively, it's another shiny new toy to prevent kids from developing concentration and the ability to focus on anything that doesn't have self-illumination and a constant stream of animated effects.
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Re:IPad: the perfect computing device for children? by petervandijck on Sunday September 05, 2010 @09:51AM (#1664512)
Still better than TV though, at least there's interaction.
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Re:IPad: the perfect computing device for children? by retube on Sunday September 05, 2010 @11:23AM (#1664641)
interaction is a double-edged sword though. Interactive media can result in being distracted or side-tracked a lot (which of course it what advertisers want). This can lead to issues with focus/concentration. TV on the other hand allows you to simply relax, switch off.
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