Tablet for 9 year old...help

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VolsByNature said:
I was lucky to get a bike when I turned 9. A tablet? For real? They wonder why this nation is getting lazy
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Did you watch television when you were 9? Play a video game console? Use a phone? Use a computer? Ride in a car? Ride in an airplane? If you answered yes to any of these, I guess you're just lazy...

That's essentially what you're arguing.
 
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Through_The_T said:
Except for the pesky fact that millions upon millions of books are available on tablets, as well as interactive and educational apps. I really don't understand this archaic line of thinking...
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My library allows renting books on a Kindle. Pretty cool. :)
 
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Freak said:
My library allows renting books on a Kindle. Pretty cool. :)
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It's the wave of the future. I used to work for a large book company whose main business involves being a book wholesaler, and over the past few years business for that part of the business has declined a good deal. Luckily for them (and Vanderbilt, I guess), they've done a good job of getting their hands in the digital book business.
 
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orangesox said:
It's the wave of the future. I used to work for a large book company whose main business involves being a book wholesaler, and over the past few years business for that part of the business has declined a good deal. Luckily for them (and Vanderbilt, I guess), they've done a good job of getting their hands in the digital book business.
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It seems as though brick and mortar book stores will soon be extinct, which is sad in some ways.
 
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Through_The_T said:
Did you watch television when you were 9? Play a video game console? Use a phone? Use a computer? Ride in a car? Ride in an airplane? If you answered yes to any of these, I guess you're just lazy...

That's essentially what you're arguing.
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Riding in the back seat of a car vs. having my own tablet. You're right, I was so spoiled. Great argument.
 
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My 3 year old has been using an ipad for well over a year. He knows exactly what he is doing on it. He watches Dinosaurs videos and reads short stories on it. Also plays counting, puzzle and abc games.

Kid can already count to 10 and add and subtract basic numbers. IMO if your kid isnt using a tablet, they are falling behind
 
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VolsNSkinsFan said:
My 3 year old has been using an ipad for well over a year. He knows exactly what he is doing on it. He watches Dinosaurs videos and reads short stories on it. Also plays counting, puzzle and abc games.

Kid can already count to 10 and add and subtract basic numbers. IMO if your kid isnt using a tablet, they are falling behind
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Agree.
My grandson will be entering the 4th grade. In the 3rd grade the computer was a large part of his studies. His teacher purchased a membership to a learning program for her entire class to use. The accelerated reading program is done through a computer. A tablet can be a great learning tool for children.
 
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You can also pick up refurb iPads from apple at a discount and will full warranties.
 
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VolsNSkinsFan said:
My 3 year old has been using an ipad for well over a year. He knows exactly what he is doing on it. He watches Dinosaurs videos and reads short stories on it. Also plays counting, puzzle and abc games.

Kid can already count to 10 and add and subtract basic numbers. IMO if your kid isnt using a tablet, they are falling behind
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I don't necessarily agree. Plenty can be done without the use of a tablet. We use it on rare occasions during a long trip but he won't fall behind because he reads paper books instead of electronic.
 
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VolsByNature said:
I was lucky to get a bike when I turned 9. A tablet? For real? They wonder why this nation is getting lazy
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There are many programs that makes learning fun for kids.I am a firm believer that learning starts at home. I for doing everything within my power to help my grandchildren get the education they need to be successful in this world. The use of a tablet and/or computer is not going to make a kid lazy if it is used properly. As I stated earlier he used the computer regularly in the 3rd grade. I agree with skin, a kid not up on technology will fall behind.
 
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VolsByNature said:
Riding in the back seat of a car vs. having my own tablet. You're right, I was so spoiled. Great argument.
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So I see the point went over your head. Good to know.

You're arguing that buying a tablet for a 9 year old is a sign that our nation is becoming lazy, yet with all of the other examples I cited available to children/people (and probably you, for that matter) for years.

Your argument is asinine.
 
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Through_The_T said:
So I see the point went over your head. Good to know.

You're arguing that buying a tablet for a 9 year old is a sign that our nation is becoming lazy, yet with all of the other examples I cited available to children/people (and probably you, for that matter) for years.

Your argument is asinine.
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Okay guy :good!:
 
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