Marc Pembroke (maplawqb@clic.net)
Fri, 26 Mar 1999 11:38:43 -0500
From: "Marc Pembroke" <maplawqb@clic.net> Subject: Re: Re: Ethics, children and computers Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 11:38:43 -0500
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If it helps at all, I would mention that I teach theology in a very
conservative Calvinist denomination. So far as I know, none of the churches
with which I have dealt has addressed this question directly. On the one
hand, as with my kids, they began using the computer as soon as they could
recognize the letters of the alphabet on the keys and not damage the
equipment.
The ethical problems arise more with use and access to information or
persons who might be detrimental. Then, most of the discussions center on
means of screening out unwanted sites, and care in talking, chatting, or
e-mailing with persons the kids don't know. That's just an updated form of
"Don't talk to strangers."
Actually, the older kids get, the harder it is to know what they are doing
on the Internet, and the harder it is to stop them. My 15-year-old knows
more about the Internet, IRC, and the operating system than I do. So far as
I'm concerned, we as parents need to build trust, instill values, and set
positive examples for our own children. If we don't, rules about when to use
the computer are not going to be very useful.
Best wishes
Marc
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From: Ania Lian <ania@lingua.arts.uq.edu.au>
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> > Greetings-
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> > I've been asked by a researcher on campus to determine whether any
> > organizations have a policy statement on the *ethical* implications of
> > computer use by children. In other words, when is it too early to
> > *ethically* start a child on a computer?
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> I gather the answer would be the same as for any other source of
> information other than the caretaker. It may sound bit sarcastic, but the
> question is in fact not about computers as a piece of furniture but a
> source and resource. Since it is just a yet another source and means of
> getting info, then this would be my view.
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> best,
> Ania Lian
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