the conundrum my son poses...

[x_cybergoth_x]

I know I don't post here often, but I know some people who might read this are parents. And really its a parent's perspective I am after. I am sure you all know I think my boy is perfect. But it is obvious since he started preschool that he is very intelligent,  but his intellectual development has overshadowed his personal and social skills.

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[x_cybergoth_x]

I suspect he will get a year, maybe two out of it. the reason we weren't happy with a more 'adult' piece of kit is his tendency to throw in a fit of frustration. I cannot in all good conscience give him an expensive tablet until he learns to handle one safely. The apps on the one he's bought are aimed at up to 8 or 9 years old so we can give him programs at a level he is happy playing in any case.

Once he learns to handle it, then maybe we will treat the adults to a new pad and he can have the old one. I know some of his peers already have things like the 3DS or children's tablets and have had for some time. We seem to be behind in that regard! He's been zoned in on his books. We give him limited computer/ipad access, always supervised because of his temper, but encourage him to play rather than plug in.

Not so much at his age unfortunately, though we give him plenty of access to arts and crafts at home so he always has that outlet too. His drawings are really quite something these days. Its a shame he's over a year away from being eligible for Beavers. I shall be enrolling him as soon as he's old enough

[ani_mama]

You can never go wrong with books. I guess little girls are easier on electronic gadgets than little boys!

Beavers are great, and I think you guys will love it once your boy is old enough to get in. Kidlet has lost interest in it this year, but we did the Scout program for years.