Is it good for kids to have their own computers?

Should Kids Have Their Own Computers? Or are we living in a spoiled society?

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blonde_seashell

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I don't know how to make a poll, so just post your answer.

I'm 12, I've created about 4 decent (not messed up-looking, done-by-a-kid layout) sites, can do a LOT on the internet, and use the computer a lot for schoolwork.

My answer: Yes, because I get good grades and I'm not just using a computer to fool around. I'm self-taught HTML and CSS and a little Javascript. I have about $300 saved up anyway.
 
Urm...you're asking and answering your own question O.o Well I guess you still want our input...

My family had a family system all my life. When I was around 13 I got my own computer. Personally, I think there's nothing wrong with it. I could see parents wanting to restrict a few things on the system, maybe even the time on it. I know I use the computer WAY too much. I won't hesitate when I say I'm addicted to the internet! Others might do better with their own system, I've got some social problems I'm still working on that kept me inside for a while. Hehe, we'll see if college changes that ;)
 
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I do think kids are bloody spoiled these days but hell if they wanna pay for it then thats plenty cool with me :) Of course if you're parents buy one for you ... sure thats a judgement call on the parent and to a certain degree thats ok ... but when they start buying system after system ... there's a term for that: freeloading.
 
Do you have a familiy computer? Whats the point of your own PC, or is your whole family addicted to the internet? My family used to have that problem when we first got the internet(dial up) with my and my sister lol we both ended our socal life for this AMAZING thing. and that stoped. We do actully have more then one computer, but we lasted for a long time with just one, then my dad got a free computer from his work for comfendtail files, and no one is alloud to use it becuase their is work stuff on it(he has also use it for other things) and then there was a great deal at frys, and we original was just going to use most of the parts becuase it was more of a barbone system, but then we used some parts from PCs they were throwing away at his work and figured why not.

My dad says I can keep this computer when I move out, I think the main reason for that (i knew it would happen) was becuase i spend my money upgrading it, and most of it IS mine now, and I'm building a new one slowly, when i get the money, at first i was just going to have 2, but now I decided just to sell this one.
 
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Sure, Im 14 and think kids should have computers...if they can buy there own like I did. Cource by the time Im 20 and have a wife and kid Im sure I will have the completly different opinion.
 
LOL, I'm the only one who voted against! Ok, I'm an old fart... :o
But my kid always plays useless games on his computer instead of doing his homework, reading a book, or doing anything useful.
 
kobaj said:
Sure, Im 14 and think kids should have computers...if they can buy there own like I did. Cource by the time Im 20 and have a wife and kid Im sure I will have the completly different opinion.
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A wife and kid at 20! :eek: woah slow down there lol. :P

Oh and about the poll i think its ok for a kid to have a computer, as long as the parent(s) is/are responsible and explains the danger's of internet chat rooms etc... :)
 
Lorand said:
LOL, I'm the only one who voted against! Ok, I'm an old fart... :o
But my kid always plays useless games on his computer instead of doing his homework, reading a book, or doing anything useful.
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i did that too when i was younger and had my computer. i'd go in my room, shut my door, and play on the computer.

that's where a network comes in handy, and specifically one where the admin can see your screen and tell what you are doing (numerous programs do this)

my dad would see im on the internet, and shut off my internet connection from his office, or hed see im palyging a game, and tkae control of my PC and close the game.

he could also watch the sites i went to and see what i typed and all that. for a younger kid (pre-teen i think) this is pretty much a necessity if the kid has his/her own computer.

but now it's just freaking annoying. he no longer takes control of my computer , and he cant see what i type or anything like that, but he still just turns my internt on and off when he feels like it.

this is a huge problem, becuase i run a website, i do lots of work on the internet, and when it just up and shtus off i cna't complete what i'm doing. i might be having a meeting with site owners about something important (security breach or something) and BAM! no internet, i cant talk to them until i convince my dad to turn it back on. it makes my credibility go down the tubes and probably makes it look like i dont care cuz' i leave out of nowhere and dont come back for hours.

when your kid displays responsibility and morals, you should trust him/her with their own computer. ESPECIALLY if they have responsibilities to other things/people where they can only fulfill that on there computer. even more importantly, when personal possesions are involved (SPECIFICALLY MY MONEY!!!) you should allow them to have a bit of freedom with the internet and hwat not. i dunno how many times i have needed to paypal site owners money or make payments and all that...and my dad shuts off the internet or shuts off the network because he thninks i should go outside or get oof my computer.

atomic said:
A wife and kid at 20! :eek: woah slow down there lol. :P
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lol nothing wrong with that, if it actually comes true. my parents were 18 and 20, everything worked out.
 
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I am not just going to use it for screwing around. I have made some sites. I think my parents are worried about safety. They even put this crap thing on called AOL guardian, where they get reports about: who I instant message, what i instant message, changes 2 my buddy list, where I try to visit online but am blocked, where I DO visit, who i e-mail, what i e-mail, who i recieve e-mails from, etc. They even know how long I've been on!

I think that that is just wrong. Of course, they don't really know anything I do on the internet. Especially the account business. I have accounts at ripway, photobucket, freewebs, bravenet, going to have one at TK, computerforum.com and they think I'm not trustworthy but I was perfectly trustworthy before they got the stupid AOL guardian. I get good grades, write novels (one that might be published), I have a HUGE social life, I participate in sports, and I am almost a black belt in karate. And all my friends have lots of technology - IPods, laptops, desktops, cellphones, portable DVD players, etc - and all I have is a CD player, and they didn't even get that for me! i get better grades than my friends and I can use a computer a whole lot more than they can (they know nothing about HTML!) so why shouldn't I get a computer if I will pay for part of it myself?
 
And I couldn't help noticing that at the bottom of this page there is an ad that says Parent Tools for AIM and I HATE PARENT TOOLS BECAUSE I WILL BE SAFE ONLINE!!!
 
Well until you can afford your own monthly internet bill along with the price of computer and all that, i'd consider yourself lucky.

Parents are gracious enough to let you use there internet for free...it seems liek they pay for it not you. it seems like an invasion of privacy i know, but really without their generosity you wouldnt have internet at all.

my dad told me if i didnt want to share my connection with all the other PC's at my house, i could jsut do without. sure i built my own computer and i buy all my software and what not...but i sure dont pay for the internet. i rely on his generosity 100% to use the internet.
 
Yes it is generousity but they decided to have kids, not me! I don't know about you, but my parents don't... not "spoil me", but they are not all that interested in what I like, would like, can do. You know? Some people would say taht your parents are feeding and giving you a home out of the goodness of their hearts, but that's their responsibility as your guardian. my parents have never paid much attention to me so I've kinda had to rely on myself.
 
blonde_seashell said:
Yes it is generousity but they decided to have kids, not me! I don't know about you, but my parents don't... not "spoil me", but they are not all that interested in what I like, would like, can do. You know? Some people would say taht your parents are feeding and giving you a home out of the goodness of their hearts, but that's their responsibility as your guardian. my parents have never paid much attention to me so I've kinda had to rely on myself.
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there is a huge difference between providing food, clothes, shelter for you, and providing you internet. Definetly not a responsibility for the parent to give you what you necessarily "like or enjoy."

we all had/have issues with our parents, eventually you just learn to live with them or move out. if you can't legally move out, you gotta voice your opinion, and wait for a response. you might not get what you want, but that's not really an injustice or anything.
 
I think it good for most kids to have computers or they will never learn how to use one. Taking apart the home computer might be bad.
 
I don't mean that internet is a necessity. I know that I am priviliged to have it. but anything that goes wrong, my parents blame on me. They don't take time to ask me how my day is, or what happened at the sleepover or anything. I know that kids are spoiled, but I don't get any attention. I don't even EXIST. I think that if they could wish that I was somebody else's kid, I think they would. It's not like I ask them for anything else, or I bug them. I politely ask them if maybe we could have a discussion about me getting my own computer. I don't beg them for IPods or cell phones. I just asked for a discussion about a computer. And this internet "privilige" - they didn't want to give to me for a long time. They didn't even want me to go to on of my BFF's birthday parties - and when i asked them why, they said couldn't really give me a reason. If I were in, say, my BFF's family, things would be different. In mine? I would like a computer, but even more, I'd like some affection. Is that being spoiled? Asking for your parents to act like you exist?
 
4W4K3 said:
i did that too when i was younger and had my computer. i'd go in my room, shut my door, and play on the computer.

that's where a network comes in handy, and specifically one where the admin can see your screen and tell what you are doing (numerous programs do this)

my dad would see im on the internet, and shut off my internet connection from his office, or hed see im palyging a game, and tkae control of my PC and close the game.

he could also watch the sites i went to and see what i typed and all that. for a younger kid (pre-teen i think) this is pretty much a necessity if the kid has his/her own computer.

but now it's just freaking annoying. he no longer takes control of my computer , and he cant see what i type or anything like that, but he still just turns my internt on and off when he feels like it.

this is a huge problem, becuase i run a website, i do lots of work on the internet, and when it just up and shtus off i cna't complete what i'm doing. i might be having a meeting with site owners about something important (security breach or something) and BAM! no internet, i cant talk to them until i convince my dad to turn it back on. it makes my credibility go down the tubes and probably makes it look like i dont care cuz' i leave out of nowhere and dont come back for hours.

when your kid displays responsibility and morals, you should trust him/her with their own computer. ESPECIALLY if they have responsibilities to other things/people where they can only fulfill that on there computer. even more importantly, when personal possesions are involved (SPECIFICALLY MY MONEY!!!) you should allow them to have a bit of freedom with the internet and hwat not. i dunno how many times i have needed to paypal site owners money or make payments and all that...and my dad shuts off the internet or shuts off the network because he thninks i should go outside or get oof my computer.



lol nothing wrong with that, if it actually comes true. my parents were 18 and 20, everything worked out.
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Thats what a phone is for.
 
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