Computers and Children (11)

As computers have become _____ expensive, more and more families purchase them for their homes. 

_____ of this, many children begin to use computers at an early age.

Even if computers are not _____ in their home, children almost certainly come into contact with computers in schools.

Some adults are amazed how easily young children use computers. For many children computer use gives them a sense of ____ and accomplishment. 

Unlike many adults, whose first contact with computers is work related, most children first use computers for entertainment ___ . This is by no means the only use young children have for computers.

Later, they also use them to get information. In addition, children use a variety of learning programmes, which either teach or ___ basic skills in maths, languages or other subjects.

___, not everyone is comfortable with the great deal of exposure young people have to computers. 

Groups such as Happy Childhood, ____has branches in 120 countries, claim that the true impact that early computer use might have on children's health is still uncertain and further research is necessary. 

Besides,unlike television programmes, Internet content is not limited by any legal restrictions, so even young children can be exposed to harmful ___

Also, they claim that early use of computers reduces children's _____ to think for themselves

They also think that if children are to use computers, they should be supervised appropriately and taught to limit their computer use to reasonable ___of time.