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10 Tips That Will Make a Computer Child Friendly

Computers are here to stay and haveposture.
become an integral part of everyday6. Learn how to customize your browser
life. The World Wide Web is ansettings. Minimize risks by setting
information highway but presents a fewpages the kids can view as favorites you
dangers to children. Parents need tocan even set their school website as the
take extra care to protect their kidshome page on the computer.
from harm caused by computers or the7. Introduce the kids to learning
World Wide Web.multi-media modules and sites like BBC
Here are a few tips to make computershistory for kids. Introduce them to
safe for kids:websites that are child friendly and
1. Buy a computer that is of goodfun.
quality and follow the instructions8. Spend time at the computer with the
provided on where and how to set up thechildren. Play games with them, let them
computer. Position the computer is avisit websites like that of the
suitable place where the light sourcesDiscovery Channel.
falls correctly and place the chair at a9. Teach them how to send messages and
suitable height and distance.email and how to use a computer to
2. Adjust computer screen controls suchexpand their learning.
that the eyes of the child are10. Inculcate in the kids a
protected.discipline. Limit the time they spend on
3. Teach the child how to sit at thethe computer and ensure that they
computer and ensure that the hands areunderstand and follow the rules you set.
in line with the key board. Consult tipsA computer is useful for kids if used
in the internet on how to preventright. So, let children move with times
injuries to bones, muscles, and postureand embrace technology positively. The
by incorrect computer use.internet is a knowledge highway and kids
4. Read all about security measures andcan benefit and sharpen their minds by
parental controls. Set controls thatplaying games, solving quizzes and
will protect your child from viewingpuzzles, interacting in groups and
unwarranted websites. Be sure to spendcreating projects for school with the
time reviewing the websites your childuse of the computer, using online
has viewed. There are age-basedresources to learn about science,
customizable content settings availablehealth, nutrition, history and more.
check with MSN premium and your internetComputers and the net make kids
service provider.resourceful and tap potential so let
5. Buy a table and chair for thekids use the computer with parental
computer that is proportionate to theguidance.
child's size. Adjustable chairs arePrepare your kids for a bright future.
available and you need to keep an eye on



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