Comments on: Kids and Computer Time http://mummifiedtimesfive.net/2008/07/26/kids-and-computer-time/ An Aussie mum raising 5 kids...& 1 husband Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:54:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Nicollete http://mummifiedtimesfive.net/2008/07/26/kids-and-computer-time/comment-page-1/#comment-3842 Nicollete Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:42:42 +0000 http://mummifiedtimesfive.net/2008/07/26/kids-and-computer-time/#comment-3842 Today’s kids conduct whole lives online, and it seems that we are always encouraging them. Besides the millions of sites to visit and things to do, the Internet offers lots of ways to waste time. To my mind, that's why it's wise to monitor and limit the time our child spends surfing the Web, playing interactive video games or instant messaging.As Justin, I parental control called Ez Internet Timer <a href="http://www.internettimer.net" rel="nofollow">http://www.internettimer.net</a> This is the perfect program for me because my son gets on the internet the minute she gets home and it is interfering with his school work. I like the feature that you can block Internet browsers, chat programs, emails separetly. I often set Ez Internet Timer to turn off Skype and ISQ while my son does his homework. Today’s kids conduct whole lives online, and it seems that we are always encouraging them. Besides the millions of sites to visit and things to do, the Internet offers lots of ways to waste time. To my mind, that's why it's wise to monitor and limit the time our child spends surfing the Web, playing interactive video games or instant messaging.As Justin, I parental control called Ez Internet Timer http://www.internettimer.net This is the perfect program for me because my son gets on the internet the minute she gets home and it is interfering with his school work. I like the feature that you can block Internet browsers, chat programs, emails separetly. I often set Ez Internet Timer to turn off Skype and ISQ while my son does his homework.

]]> By: Justin http://mummifiedtimesfive.net/2008/07/26/kids-and-computer-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1680 Justin Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:01:18 +0000 http://mummifiedtimesfive.net/2008/07/26/kids-and-computer-time/#comment-1680 It is a huge challenge to enforce computer time limits because we (parents) have a conflict of interest - when kids are on the computer/TV we get quiet uninterrupted time in the house. I feel guilty when I let my kids stay on the computer for hours at a time. I built and now use a simple timer program that lets me set time limits (like 1 hour/weekday and no more than 30 minutes at one sitting). The program gives kids audible reminders like "5 minutes left" and logs them off when their time is up. It has ended all the fighting over computer time in our house. You can try it from <a href="http://www.TimesUpKidz.com">http://www.TimesUpKidz.com</a><br><br>I try to steer my kids toward worthwhile computer activities, like browsing Google Earth (free) or drawing 3D buildings with Google Sketchup, also free. My younger son plays Viva Pinata, which is a great game; talk about non-violent - it's all about gardening! In the end, though, they just want to play games, which is fine with me as long as it is in moderation. It is a huge challenge to enforce computer time limits because we (parents) have a conflict of interest – when kids are on the computer/TV we get quiet uninterrupted time in the house. I feel guilty when I let my kids stay on the computer for hours at a time. I built and now use a simple timer program that lets me set time limits (like 1 hour/weekday and no more than 30 minutes at one sitting). The program gives kids audible reminders like “5 minutes left” and logs them off when their time is up. It has ended all the fighting over computer time in our house. You can try it from http://www.TimesUpKidz.com

I try to steer my kids toward worthwhile computer activities, like browsing Google Earth (free) or drawing 3D buildings with Google Sketchup, also free. My younger son plays Viva Pinata, which is a great game; talk about non-violent – it's all about gardening! In the end, though, they just want to play games, which is fine with me as long as it is in moderation.

]]> By: Petula http://mummifiedtimesfive.net/2008/07/26/kids-and-computer-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1679 Petula Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:23:39 +0000 http://mummifiedtimesfive.net/2008/07/26/kids-and-computer-time/#comment-1679 I don't even let the younger kids get on the computer! I was gonna set up one for them ... it's actually there I just haven't had the time to sit down w/ them and teach them. I see how many children are on the computer at such a young age. My oldest didn't start using a computer 'til she was later in elementary school... I felt like I could trust her then. She's very responsible now with her computer.<br><br>I guess I'll have to load up the educational software and let them go at it! I don't even let the younger kids get on the computer! I was gonna set up one for them … it's actually there I just haven't had the time to sit down w/ them and teach them. I see how many children are on the computer at such a young age. My oldest didn't start using a computer 'til she was later in elementary school… I felt like I could trust her then. She's very responsible now with her computer.

I guess I'll have to load up the educational software and let them go at it!

]]> By: feefifoto http://mummifiedtimesfive.net/2008/07/26/kids-and-computer-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1678 feefifoto Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:50:07 +0000 http://mummifiedtimesfive.net/2008/07/26/kids-and-computer-time/#comment-1678 Oh how I wish I could just get rid of the computers and the television! I know they're using the computer for work and learning, some of the time, but the rest of the day they'd stay glued to the screen and if I try to make them quit they tirade for twenty minutes. Oh how I wish I could just get rid of the computers and the television! I know they're using the computer for work and learning, some of the time, but the rest of the day they'd stay glued to the screen and if I try to make them quit they tirade for twenty minutes.

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