Surely many parents were faced with the fact that the child, coming from school / kindergarten, began to ask him to buy this or that thing, arguing that, they say, everyone has this. Recently, more and more often you can meet children about five years old, walking not only with some new phones, but also with tablets. Some parents probably wondered: "What is a tablet, and why is it needed?" Let's try to figure it out.
When your child asks to buy a tablet for him, he most likely means a tablet PC - a mini version of a desktop computer that differs from the last one in lower power. The device can perform different functions: from watching cartoons to reading books. Opinions about such "advanced toys" are completely different. Someone thinks that it’s useful for a child to master high technologies since childhood, and someone says that a tablet can be harmful.
Those who nevertheless decided to make such a purchase sometimes ask themselves the question: “How to choose the right tablet for a child?” When choosing a device should be guided by three criteria:
1. Security. This is the first thing that should worry you, because your child will use the tablet. When choosing a tablet, avoid models with sharp corners or parts that a child can nibble and swallow. It is also worth taking care of the screen. Of course, modern screens are about the same, but still, the better the screen, the better for vision. Do not spoil it at such a young age.
Also, do not forget about
parental control, if your child has Internet access. For example, Turbo Kids and Pulwin Baby
tablets allow you to configure this feature in browsers.
2. Functionality. The tablet for the child must meet his requirements. Almost every device has a standard feature set. If he, say, needs a tablet for drawing - you can buy a device that would transmit colors well. You can also buy special drawing applications that provide a small user with many opportunities to implement their ideas.
3. Price. Of course, often everything depends on the price. But you need to take care of the safety of your child. If you have limited funds, you should not choose models that are too cheap. As a rule, the build quality of such devices leaves much to be desired, and the viewing angle is often small, and this will spoil your child’s vision.
In this case, it is better to buy a child a special children's tablet. For example, a Turbo Kids tablet for a child has a streamlined shape and a minimum of small details. As a rule, such devices have a very high-quality assembly, since they are made specifically for children. In addition, the advantage of children's tablets over conventional ones is that they already contain various educational programs, fairy tales, the so-called “drawing machines”, coloring books, etc.
In any case, dear mothers and fathers, when buying, you should remember that a tablet for a child should not replace parents, this is just an auxiliary tool in raising your child.