Laptop for whole family use?

[radicaldude]

I'm thinking of getting a laptop for all of the family to use (3-11yo plus 2 adults). We have tablets for general use but for word processing, school work, CD drive (and trying to teach my 5yo not everything is touch screen) etc.

I also don't want to spend a fortune knowing that I'm likely to need home& student office as well.

Any recommendations or things to avoid?