Recently my kids have become enamoured with tablet PCs.
It started when my three year old son asked if he could watch Thomas the Tank Engine on my NATPC M009S (review to follow) to which I obliged.
Within about an hour, both kids were on tablets playing a Thomas app that I bought them. It was the quietest I have ever known them to be...all for less than £2.00! Bliss!
Now, before dudley doright gets on my ass; I work in IT and will naturally encourage my offspring to embrace technology - just like a teacher will be much more uptight about their kids education. I don't agree with constantly sticking kids in front of screens to keep them quiet and nor do I agree with those who say kids should not be playing with such things so young.
Mobile Technology has become a big part of everyday life and is only going to get more bedded in by the time my kids fly the nest and I don't want my kids to miss out on opportunities because they can't work the latest iBerrydroid HD.
Of course the kids use them to make pictures, watch videos and play the occaisional game but it is teaching them to use the touchscreen (poking what they want on screen is ideal for a pre-schooler!) and one day might make a difference.
Until then they can crush those pigs.
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