Brayden had a hard time coming up with a birthday wish list this year,
and finally decided he'd like to be surprised.
Todd and I tossed around several ideas for our resident "bookworm" before
deciding to get him a kindle. Now he can check out library books from home!
There was no way I was spending an extra $40 for a kindle case, so I came up with this one myself.
Since Grandma S. has a kindle too, they can send each other messages through their kindles. She sent him a Happy Birthday message and it was waiting for him when he opened it.
I debated long and hard before giving my eleven year old a gift that can get online anywhere at any time. It's just not my favorite idea....at all. I finally decided, though, that a few of his friends already have their own ipod touches, and even if he didn't have access to the internet, his friends do. I decided it was better to teach him how to use technology appropriately rather than try to hide from it. I hope I don't regret it.
The rule for now is that he isn't allowed to get online with his kindle without a parent nearby. (There are no parental controls). I have the ability to check the history, so hopefully this will end up being good "technology practice" before he ends up with a cell phone in a few years.
Does anyone have any advice or ideas for teaching kids about the dangers of some of the technology out there? My biggest worry with having four boys is pornography addiction. I believe that a lot of boys get addicted before they even realize what they're getting into. I want to plan a RS activity where we learn about and discuss ways to protect our family and use technology appropriately, but I have no clue where to start.
4 comments:
Oh, it's so hard... I think you're doing well, and this is a good first step into the world of the internet. Aubrey has had facebook and a phone, and I worry about her, but I have to give her trust too. Good luck with the pre-teen/teen journey!!
That is my worry with my boys. I grew up with all girls (my brothers were gone by the time I was five) I myself wouldn't worry as much but after the worries Kevin has it frightens me how addidicting things can be. I don't know specifics but he deals with a lot being the Bishop "More than you would think" is what he tells me. I think your doing the right thing. Danika last night was upset that we told her she couldn't have an Ipod. Then she started asking about when she would get a cell phone....yeesh I'm not ready for this. Let me know how it all goes, Braydon is a good boy. If your with him while online and checking the history I wouldn't be worried.
I've found that talking about all those worries very candidly helps a ton! They know more than you think already from school. I've always been surprised how much my kids know before we talk about things. But if you use Pres. Hinkley's talk where he said to avoid it like the plague and use the "For the Strength of Youth" even at earlier ages, they'll know what to do and what NOT to do. Open communication!
Oh! And it's NOT just a boy worry. More and more girls/women are getting into pornography. Just something to think about.
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