Childrens tablet

[Veritygaz]

Best tablet for child age 8?!

Why does an 8yr old need a tablet!?

there's always one!

We have kindle fire 7s for our 2 (8 and 5) and they're fab. I can control pretty much everything they have access to and they have time limits and shut off limits. They are fan and would definitely recommend!

@whoami24601

there's always one!

We have kindle fire 7s for our 2 (8 and 5) and they're fab. I can control pretty much everything they have access to and they have time limits and shut off limits. They are fan and would definitely recommend!

Can you download audio books (library/Audible) to those and listen off-line?

@whoami24601 it was actually a genuine question, i don't know any primary-age children with their own devices.

@whoami24601
Thank you I will have a look at those. Would much prefer something like that for the safety aspect.

@Somethingorotherorother I know lots of children who have their own tablets, or games consoles. A lot of the apps are very educational too. So much better than sticking your kid in front of a tv.
Plus now days lots of school work is to be completed through online school sites. As long as they are safe and monitored I see no problem. Each to their own.

@carpetdweller I know you can access audible but I'm not sure about offline! Will ask DD. I know you can download Netflix programmes for offline viewing so I don't see why not

[quote whoami24601]@carpetdweller I know you can access audible but I'm not sure about offline! Will ask DD. I know you can download Netflix programmes for offline viewing so I don't see why not[/quote]
Thanks! It would be great if it could double as an mp3 player for the car.

@Somethingorotherorother

Because my tablet is full of my apps and work and important things and I don't want it clogged up full of kids stuff. Additionally, children's tablets can be much more 'secure' internet wise and child friendly.

Simple, really.

@2155User @Veritygaz i must be super oldfashioned, the idea of a primary aged child having access to the internet (even with safety features, they're not foolproof, ask me how i know) on a portable device, something that they could sneak off with without supervision, feels like a recipe for disaster. All internet access round ours for anyone under 13 is on my laptop, in the kitchen or livingroom in full view of a grownup. There is so much shit out there, i really think this is a safeguarding issue.

It also sets up an escalating dynamic of "i have my own device" that once started is pretty much impossible to walk back and can cause no end of problems (again, ask me how i know).

I know giving a kid a screen is a great recipe for peace and quiet, but a lack of peace and quiet is sorta what we signed up to when we had kids. Shortcuts don't do anyone any favours in the long run.

[quote Somethingorotherorother]**@2155User* @Veritygaz i must be super oldfashioned, the idea of a primary aged child having access to the internet (even with safety features, they're not foolproof, ask me how i know) on a portable device, something that they could sneak off with without supervision, feels like a recipe for disaster. All internet access round ours for anyone under 13 is on my laptop, in the kitchen or livingroom in full view of a grownup. There is so much* shit out there, i really think this is a safeguarding issue.

It also sets up an escalating dynamic of "i have my own device" that once started is pretty much impossible to walk back and can cause no end of problems (again, ask me how i know).

I know giving a kid a screen is a great recipe for peace and quiet, but a lack of peace and quiet is sorta what we signed up to when we had kids. Shortcuts don't do anyone any favours in the long run.[/quote]
Stop being so condescending, plenty of kids and preschoolers have tablets. They are set up in kids mode with controls on and literally just play kids games and apps on them. It's not the same as having unsupervised internet access 🙄

Somethingorotherorother I don’t think it’s fair to say parents use a tablet solely for peace and quiet- the same was probably said about the tv when I was little, times change. Kids aren’t interested in the tv, it’s tablets now. So much school work is on tablets now, lots of useful, educational apps, and I don’t see it’s any more “dangerous” than a desk top, as long, as long as you put on the right controls, don’t let them take it to their rooms etc.

I wouldn’t give my child their own tablet but perhaps a tablet for my children to share, as mentioned by another poster so not to risk my emails/ my work etc.

My 4 year old has a kindle fire kids, plenty of learning games to help with numbers, phonics and writing plus Disney plus for movies and bbc iplayer kids.

You can download audible stories and kindle books on the kids kindle for offline viewing/listening as well as programs, games, etc. Most come with a kindle for kids subscription which gives you an online library to chose from.

Stop being so condescending, plenty of kids and preschoolers have tablets

I'm not intending to condescending, this is something i feel very strongly about. Even with kid settings, there are ways round it, especially for a relatively intelligent 8yr old. This is a situation i have first hand knowledge about - it may be very common but that doesn't mean it's a good idea! A device that can be snuck off without a parent noticing is a bad idea

My 8 year old has an iPad mini. I looked at all the other options and it just seemed like the best for what she wanted it for (Minecraft)

Mine have iPads (7 and 8) with the screen time controls built into the OS set up to limit various things on it.

As for why they need an iPad - my severely dyspraxic 7 year old has been taking hers into school to work on for the last year and a half (school is not the best set up technologically and it was the easiest way to do things) and uses it to type her work and has an app she can photograph worksheets and type text directly onto it. They're not allowed it out of the family areas of the house, things like in-app purchases are locked and I think they need to learn to use technology responsibly rather than making it forbidden.

@Somethingorotherorother

I actually think it's must better that children are exposed to an element of risk, as that is a perfect learning opportunity to demonstrate the importance of open and honest conversations and regards to following rules whilst also learning independence.

I don't use a tablet for peace and quiet, I use it for education purposes and for simple enjoyment from my child.

Children use tablets and computers from the moment they start school at 5 now.

There are the parents who restrict the children so much that the children will rebel and explore at any given opportunity, and parents like myself who would rather give their children safe independence.

DD8 has got a kindle fire - only allowed to use it on a long car journey or an aeroplane so no wifi but we download films and offline games onto it. Oh tell a lie, she brought it the hairdressers to keep her occupied while l had my highlights done. Understand what pp says about the dangers of the internet but think a blanket ban can be worse than a controlled amount of time on a device.