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10 Tips That Will Make a Computer Child Friendly

Computers are here to stay and have become an
integral part of everyday life. The World6. Learn how to customize your browser
Wide Web is an information highway butsettings. Minimize risks by setting pages the
presents a few dangers to children. Parentskids can view as favorites you can even set
need to take extra care to protect their kidstheir school website as the home page on the
from harm caused by computers or the Worldcomputer.
Wide  Web.
7. Introduce the kids to learning multi-media
Here are a few tips to make computers safemodules and sites like BBC history for kids.
for  kids:Introduce them to websites that are child
friendly  and  fun.
1. Buy a computer that is of good quality and
follow the instructions provided on where and8. Spend time at the computer with the
how to set up the computer. Position thechildren. Play games with them, let them
computer is a suitable place where the lightvisit websites like that of the Discovery
sources falls correctly and place the chairChannel.
at  a  suitable  height  and  distance.
9. Teach them how to send messages and email
2. Adjust computer screen controls such thatand how to use a computer to expand their
the  eyes  of  the  child  are  protected.learning.
3. Teach the child how to sit at the computer10. Inculcate in the kids a discipline.
and ensure that the hands are in line withLimit the time they spend on the computer and
the key board. Consult tips in the internetensure that they understand and follow the
on how to prevent injuries to bones, muscles,rules  you  set.
and  posture  by  incorrect  computer  use.
A computer is useful for kids if used right.
4. Read all about security measures andSo, let children move with times and embrace
parental controls. Set controls that willtechnology positively. The internet is a
protect your child from viewing unwarrantedknowledge highway and kids can benefit and
websites. Be sure to spend time reviewing thesharpen their minds by playing games, solving
websites your child has viewed. There arequizzes and puzzles, interacting in groups
age-based customizable content settingsand creating projects for school with the use
available check with MSN premium and yourof the computer, using online resources to
internet  service  provider.learn about science, health, nutrition,
history and more. Computers and the net make
5. Buy a table and chair for the computerkids resourceful and tap potential so let
that is proportionate to the child's size.kids use the computer with parental guidance.
Adjustable chairs are available and you need
to  keep  an  eye  on  posture.Prepare your kids for a bright future.



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