Plus Minus Computers For The Toddler

Computers can be used as a means of stimulation. However, do not let children addiction for that.
The question is, may the toddler introduce to the computer? The answer, it's okay. Moreover, this technology can not be avoided to use in the present and future.
However, there are a few things should consider by a parent, such as:
1. Introducing computers peripheral
The first step is to introduce children to the computer hardware, such as where the mouse, keyboard, Central Processing Unit (CPU), modem (if visible), speakers, and monitors. Explain each function one by one according to the understanding of the child.
Principally, the child can touch the device if not connected to electricity directly. Take care for the cable and environment around the computer area in order to avoid short circuit occurs or the possibility attack by electric shock by certain parts of the computer device. we do not need to teach toddlers how to turn on the computer because it is usually in contact with the stabilizer directly related to electrical wires.
In order for the introduction of the computer device is comfortable, find the child table or chair in accordance with his size (ergonomic). That way, the toddler can use it with ease. For example, do not let the location of the mouse and the monitor is too high so that the heads should look up that can cause fatigue. Just so you know, tools are not ergonomic work was not good for the anatomy of the child for the long term.
2. Recognizing Edutainment program
Initially focused on computer data processing. However, because the rapidly growing technology, today computers have become a means of information and education. Well, the second thing that can try is to introduce children to the application programs (software) that are educating and entertaining is the combination of education and entertainment. Application program is able to develop creativity, imagination, and train child motor nerves. For example, a game know it, make a simple pasel, looking for the same thing, knowing letters, knows colors, songs, and so on. Usually, for the toddler who emphasized the introduction of pictures, colors, and sounds.

actually for this case ofcourse there are positive effect and negative effect, it depends on parents in managing this method so that we can avoid the negative effect.

positive effects : it can stimulate the toddler brain, trigger them to further study, and teach them to concentrate in something and so forth.
negative effect : radiation effect of monitor, so parents should setting the monitor, about the distance between monitor and user and then ligthening in the room and so forth, and then software selection, the matterial should not have abusement and violation. limitation of time so that the toodler do not addict with computer.

source : kompas.com
/by : David Agustriawan