<![CDATA[Techie Child]]>Is technology nowadays injuring our children? Or is it appropriate that in their early age you're allowing them to use these gadgets to discover and learn things?? πŸ™‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/51270/techie-childRSS for NodeTue, 28 Apr 2026 00:38:56 GMTWed, 13 Feb 2013 15:56:39 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:41:30 GMT]]>For 4-year old, it is quite amazing. My kid start at 6.. but still in the basics. I will like her to go deeper, but needs to stay as light hobby for now, as she needs to prepare for P1..

Happymummy2013:
My 4 year son is now engrossed in creating simple games with his daddy using a free software call Scratch after reading about it on http://www.giftourprecious.com/scratch-kid-programming-programming-from-scratch/
It is definitely better than simply playing handphone games. At least he learns to create his own simple games to play. πŸ™‚
Did any of your child also learn Scratch?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1787578https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1787578Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:41:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Sun, 23 Jul 2017 07:49:06 GMT]]>

janet88:
nhl:

Simple rules in our house:

1. No TV until kids are in bed
2. Kids are not allowed to play with our smart phones/computer/laptops/pads etc
3. We also do not play/use phones/pads for entertainment purpose in the kids presence

And now the eldest is four I still think this was the right decisions. And it is so sad to see so many kids addicted to their gadgets and parents ignoring their kids because they are checking their facebook or playing game on their iPhone.

there is a limit you can control. when kids are in lower primary, maybe you can still control no phone usage...but at upper primary, you would probably give the child a mobile phone so that he/she can inform you if there are supplementary lessons after school. teachers tend to disseminate info via whatsapp...much as i hate the idea, but what can we parents do?

no mobile phones when having meals is my rule...applies to ALL, including daddy.

wow you gave me a brilliant idea! my husband has been going all the dirty habits my kids are picking up! maybe I should start from hubby first! :rahrah:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1786843https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1786843Sun, 23 Jul 2017 07:49:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Sun, 09 Jul 2017 01:53:56 GMT]]>Just wanted to share...

Is anyone going to bring their kids to Maker Faire Singapore 2017 next next weekend? With my kids there (SUTD) last year, this year at Science Centre.
http://www.instivite.com/share.aspx?ID=E20170414080415

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783409https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783409Sun, 09 Jul 2017 01:53:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Fri, 30 Jun 2017 13:24:53 GMT]]>My 4 year son is now engrossed in creating simple games with his daddy using a free software call Scratch after reading about it on http://www.giftourprecious.com/scratch-kid-programming-programming-from-scratch/

It is definitely better than simply playing handphone games. At least he learns to create his own simple games to play. πŸ™‚
Did any of your child also learn Scratch?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1781755https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1781755Fri, 30 Jun 2017 13:24:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Fri, 30 Jun 2017 06:06:00 GMT]]>To discover and learn things, sound great! And it is any time amazing when you help your child to grow in right direction.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1781692https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1781692Fri, 30 Jun 2017 06:06:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Tue, 27 Jun 2017 02:16:21 GMT]]>

nhl:
Simple rules in our house:

1. No TV until kids are in bed
2. Kids are not allowed to play with our smart phones/computer/laptops/pads etc
3. We also do not play/use phones/pads for entertainment purpose in the kids presence

And now the eldest is four I still think this was the right decisions. And it is so sad to see so many kids addicted to their gadgets and parents ignoring their kids because they are checking their facebook or playing game on their iPhone.
there is a limit you can control. when kids are in lower primary, maybe you can still control no phone usage...but at upper primary, you would probably give the child a mobile phone so that he/she can inform you if there are supplementary lessons after school. teachers tend to disseminate info via whatsapp...much as i hate the idea, but what can we parents do?

no mobile phones when having meals is my rule...applies to ALL, including daddy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1780997https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1780997Tue, 27 Jun 2017 02:16:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Sat, 24 Jun 2017 08:49:17 GMT]]>

Dandelion_Ivory:
My son is keen on technology even though he's only 6 years old. If you feel that your child is showing early signs of interest you should encourage him/her to learn some programming skills. This will be a hugely valuable skill in the future. A site like http://www.CodeAcademy.com teaches the basics for free.

Yeah, I totally agree! Encouraging the child to do what they like is best, not just forcing them to do other jobs which they may not like. πŸ˜„

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1780590https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1780590Sat, 24 Jun 2017 08:49:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:39:35 GMT]]>My son is keen on technology even though he's only 6 years old. If you feel that your child is showing early signs of interest you should encourage him/her to learn some programming skills. This will be a hugely valuable skill in the future. A site like http://www.CodeAcademy.com teaches the basics for free.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/977150https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/977150Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:39:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:15:31 GMT]]>I believe parents should advocate since young not to use gadget when they are free. instead giving them for a short time frame and definitely not a daily usage.

Thus，it would not turn into a habit. As for mine, so far so good.
πŸ™‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/970878https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/970878Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:15:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:45:15 GMT]]>

pirate:
nhl:

Simple rules in our house:

1. No TV until kids are in bed

I am not a believer of this rule. Just wait till the kids hit their first oral and listening comprehension and you will understand why.

I am talking about small kids here, less then 6 years old. Once they get older I don't think it is feasible and reasonable but for now I think it is OK. The recommendation is that kids below 4 watch less then 30 minutes of TV a day or no TV at all. (Sorry, can't remember where I read this) So we took the easy way and went for the no TV at all route.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/961786https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/961786Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:45:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:11:23 GMT]]>

nhl:
Simple rules in our house:

1. No TV until kids are in bed
I am not a believer of this rule. Just wait till the kids hit their first oral and listening comprehension and you will understand why.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/961742https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/961742Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:11:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Sun, 24 Feb 2013 09:59:51 GMT]]>Simple rules in our house:

1. No TV until kids are in bed
2. Kids are not allowed to play with our smart phones/computer/laptops/pads etc
3. We also do not play/use phones/pads for entertainment purpose in the kids presence

And now the eldest is four I still think this was the right decisions. And it is so sad to see so many kids addicted to their gadgets and parents ignoring their kids because they are checking their facebook or playing game on their iPhone.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/961074https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/961074Sun, 24 Feb 2013 09:59:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:48:46 GMT]]>I think there must be extreme management of time and guidance that parents must stick to when allowing their children to use all this gadgets and technology.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/959398https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/959398Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:48:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:57:56 GMT]]>

chenwj:
I set a rule for the family - No Mobile Phone on table and No touching of Mobile Phone during Lunch/Dinner get-together time. πŸ™‚

Very difficult to enforce on ......... the daddy :rotflmao:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/958542https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/958542Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:57:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:31:39 GMT]]>I set a rule for the family - No Mobile Phone on table and No touching of Mobile Phone during Lunch/Dinner get-together time. πŸ™‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/958473https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/958473Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:31:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Techie Child on Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:53:33 GMT]]>^Yes i totally agree w/ you πŸ™‚ sometimes children are uncontrollable when it comes to gadgets as their personal needs.. Actually i didnt let my child hold any of it since she's still young.. There's a right age and perfect time for her to scrutinize techie gadgets.. πŸ™‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/957053https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/957053Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:53:33 GMT