tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598513914090381647.post4073808008305934253..comments2024-01-13T04:12:50.016-06:00Comments on I.M.C. Guy: How Young is Too Young?IMC Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16279699282698965195noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598513914090381647.post-25329669550791017532008-12-15T21:32:00.000-06:002008-12-15T21:32:00.000-06:00Thanks for the thoughts. His email is up and runn...Thanks for the thoughts. His email is up and running and he's limited to emailing his parents, grandparents, and uncle. So far, he's written 3 emails, received two back, and responded to one of those. He's loving it so far.IMC Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16279699282698965195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598513914090381647.post-7169049905389812142008-12-12T13:12:00.000-06:002008-12-12T13:12:00.000-06:00Agreed. Good discussion. There may never be a tim...Agreed. Good discussion. There may never be a time when you will be able to provide as much direct guidance as you can with a child this age. If children interested and engaged, this COULD BE the perfect opportunity to provide life lessons and give them the opportunity to express themselves, build relationships with people they don't see everyday, and improve their language and typing skills. Of course, everything that they do would need to be monitored in a foolproof way by you to ensure their safety. I would be interested in exploring the Gmail option mentioned more fully. Might be trickier since it is browser-based, but still possible with a site filter (???) BTW, I am the father of a 5 year old girl who is all about communication - no she doesn't use email yet, but this may spur something. (Yes, will make sure she has a healthy balance of non-tech activities. Her crafty stay-at-home mom ensures that.) Thanks for the forum.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664188801085052040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598513914090381647.post-54541329351324081832008-12-10T20:22:00.000-06:002008-12-10T20:22:00.000-06:00I totally agree. As my daughter gets older, I'm r...I totally agree. As my daughter gets older, I'm realizing that she will be listening to what I say NOW more than she probably ever will. Just like we wouldn't want to take away the options from students, we don't want to take it away from our children. If you teach them early, they'll understand the need to follow internet safety rules. You, as the parent, need to establish the rules and boundaries-now. <BR/>I have a friend that refuses to give her son a ball and bat because he might "hurt himself". He's five. If he doesn't have one now, he'll never know how to use it in a way that he WON'T hurt himself. In today's world, could this situation be viewed in the same way?Julie LaChance / Julie Sugarplumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12691243983476650851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598513914090381647.post-6274253706397730542008-12-10T20:12:00.000-06:002008-12-10T20:12:00.000-06:00No, you aren't missing anything. My kids have been...No, you aren't missing anything. My kids have been on the computer (and the internet) since they were old enough to sit up. I have a 10 year old and a 13 year old. I personally believe the best way to teach them is to let them use the tools. Especially when they will still listen to you! The computers (yes, more than 1) live on the 1st floor. No internet in the bedrooms. Teach him about it now, it won't be such a treat when he gets older.I am a Tech Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985001303489232362noreply@blogger.com