It makes me sick to see all the people who think the answer is to keep their kids away from computers or restrict screen time to a ridiculous degree. That's a real good way to leave your kid ignorant and defenseless when they inevitably escape your prison.
Not only that, you're making sure a kid who might have had an interest in programming or something never develops that interest, or if they do they'll resent you for holding them back.
I agree you shouldn't plop your kids down in front of YouTube and say "here you go". You need to teach your kids to be safe with computers. Failing to do that is neglect at this point in history. You'd be crazy if you never told your kid not to run out in the road or put their hand on a stove. And you'd be crazy if you didn't teach your kids to use computers the right way.
Not only that, you're making sure a kid who might have had an interest in programming or something never develops that interest, or if they do they'll resent you for holding them back.
I agree you shouldn't plop your kids down in front of YouTube and say "here you go". You need to teach your kids to be safe with computers. Failing to do that is neglect at this point in history. You'd be crazy if you never told your kid not to run out in the road or put their hand on a stove. And you'd be crazy if you didn't teach your kids to use computers the right way.
Stop letting your kids be ignorant.