Subj : Re: Thin client PC to run
To   : NIGHTFOX
From : Rob Mccart
Date : Wed Dec 03 2025 09:19:43

RM> Yes, these days it seem every kid over 5 has their own computer and we
RM> forget about the 'good olde days' when it took about 2 months income to
RM> buy a computer so having multiple systems was a lot more difficult so, do
RM> you keep your kids from getting used to them or do you take a chance and
RM> hope for the best?

NI>These days, maybe a cheap tablet or smartphone would be okay for a young chil
  >And I think they tend to have parental controls on them too, so you can lock
  >n what they can access.  And I was also thinking an iPod Touch would be good,
  >nce it doesn't have the phone part, but I don't think Apple makes that anymor
  >  Maybe you could find a used one for not too much money.

Yes, it's a lot different these days. My sister's grandkids (age 7 & 9)
have Tablets and their parents also give them their cell phones when
they upgrade, without a phone plan at this stage.

RM> Obviously this is a bigger problem/question when you run your business
RM> out of your home..

NI>In that situation, if possible, I think it could be good to have a dedicated
  >ice room, maybe with a locking door, so a young child couldn't get in and mak
  > mess.

The idea at that time was the kids could use the computer if it wasn't
being used for business at the moment. But unless you sit there and
watch them every minute, kids tend to get into things and are often
more clever at it than their parents..

My niece's kids got into trouble a while back because they'd figured
out how to buy time on games online that were not free. I assume
their parents had done that for them at times and they somehow
got the info required to do it, or (more possibly), the purchase
info was on that site and they were able to just put through
another order..

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