[blparent] [Bulk] ipad mini and kids

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)]

Agree totally with Tammy and teaching kids to be careful.
We didn't get my daughter a real camera until we knew she'd be responsible with it. She needed to demonstrate that she knew where it was, would put it away when not in use and not hurt it when she got frustrated. The kid tough products don't teach the latter skill.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tammy
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 2:27 PM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] ipad mini and kids

Hi,

If I were buying something for my child to use the ipad or mini would be
what I'd buy.  My son has a leappad tab and although he loves it I don't!
The batteries are forever going flat, and the pad itself isn't accessible at
all never mind the software that connects to the computer to get new games
etc.  The ipad works well for all concerned, all my kids have their own
folders and there aren't any batteries to change.  One thing I did buy is a
really good case for my ipad that could handle drops just in case, but so
far the kids are really good and careful with it.  One of the big reasons I
don't like those kid tough products or similar things is because they don't
teach kids to be careful with their stuff.  They think that because they can
drop their camera or whatever, it won't break, but that's not always the
case.

hth

Tammy

-----Original Message-----
From: Shannan Zinck
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 9:35 PM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Bulk] [blparent] ipad mini and kids

Curious what everyone thinks about the ipad mini. I've looked at so many
tablets lately my head hurts. I had originally thought of getting a cheaper
android based tab for my son but, in Canada some of the apps are
restricted. with the ipad there are no such restrictions. My son REALLY
wants an ipad. We have 2 autistic kids at our church and they both have one
and all the kids are around them constantly. I wouldn't even bother with
this one except I see benefit to him having a tab. He NEVER does things
like puzzles, or problem solving activities. However when he uses someone's
smart phone or ipad he is pro at them. I even watched him do a few puzzles
on a phone the other day. It was inspiring. The ipad is certainly more
pricey but, if I compare that to the cost of cartridges for a kid tab like
innotab or leappad i wonder how much more it really would be. Selection is
huge as well as I know apple has a lot to offer in apps. I can see well
enough to operate one. We certainly can't afford one unless we start saving
now and buy at Christmas. LOL Anyway wondering about this thought. Also
keep in mind we are homeschooling so educationally it may help things along
as well. At least I think it would. I just don't know about spending so
much on a small device like that. It seems weird. I spent way less on his
full set of drums.

--
Shannan Zinck
Survival is letting GOD take over!!!
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