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Posted: 18 November 2007 at 7:14pm | IP Logged

have you thought about getting an old vrsion like  gameboy i got my son one for his 5th birthday as they are cheaper and i could see if he used it. they are ideal for trips in the car or for half an hours peace. i have now got him a ds for christmas. i think they are fine limited to certain times

love iz

Posted: 18 November 2007 at 7:28pm | IP Logged

I don't even know what a Nintendo DS is!  Seriously I don't.

The daycare the boys go to has recently acquired a pc, but it is used as an education tool.

I'm going to be strict with my kids.  I don't even like the idea of children having tellies in their rooms.  I think it takes away the interaction between child and parent. Tell me what a Nintendo DS is and I will give my view-lololo.

Meanwhile I'll just grumble about the techological nuisances that are bestowed on our children.

I know, best get my hot choc and slippers on.

Posted: 18 November 2007 at 9:07pm | IP Logged

I dont see the harm in them, its not like they are going to be allowed to play on it 24 hours a day, just like they wouldnt be allowed to watch tv 24 hours a day. Harry plays on his GBA, besides me, showing me his skills and gives him something interesting to concerntrate on, which in my book is a bonus for him.

I've already bought the brain training for me, so i can play when he is in bed.

Zoe, have you not seen them advertised on tv?  Nicole kidman and Zoe ball are features on a few of the ads?

Posted: 18 November 2007 at 9:39pm | IP Logged

If only!  Sorry, Rin I don't get much chance to watch TV, except for an hour an evening.  It's on but I'm usually doing chores or on here.  Besides, I find most progs pants hence the internet addiction.

Will watch out for the advert.  Am intrigued now.

Posted: 19 November 2007 at 12:25pm | IP Logged

lol...tasja loves hers and uses it when shes allowed to.  Mostly its the brain one and the puppy game that she plays..and she shares it with isla so its funny watching the two of them trying to train a puppy on the sofa with it lol.

Tasja has a telly in her room..but with no ariel, it was used just for videos.  She had the telly in her room from when she was about 4 ish..but only really started using it in the last year or so.  Shes not allowed it on before she goes to bed..and shes not allowed it on first thing in the morning.  We got her a dvd player for her birthday and tbh its only ever used on weekends when the girls want to go upstairs for a bit.  They both curl up on tasjas bed and watch a film.

We are getting isla a telly for christmas for her room..and again no ariel, well not til shes older...and when we move well consider putting sky into tasjas room..but she will be nearly 10 by then.  Tasjas old video player is going to go in islas room...and tasja keeps her dvd player.  Ive got loads of disney videos and dont want to throw them out and dont want to get the same films on dvd...so if they want a video then its into islas room...and if they want a dvd then its into tasjas room....but most of the time we choose a film all together and all snuggle up on the sofa to watch it all together.

Sorry zo...but i dont agree with you on the detracts from time thing with parents.  But thats just me...but we all have our own opinions and we all do what we each feel is right for our monsters.

Posted: 20 November 2007 at 9:12pm | IP Logged

Lots of replies. Thanks ladies.

Anyhow - update.

Bekah is not getting one for xmas. DH spoke to Bekahs friends dad who said she did not use the ds and they sometimes find themselves trying to persuade her to go on it . Hannah her friend was 6 a couple of months ago. We will leave it and if she is still asking for something like this when she is 7, 2 yrs time, then may reconsider.

Told her everyone has said Santa doesn't bring ds's to anyone under 7 so she can't get one this year. She replied " could she get a scooter that lights up then". Wasn't remotely upset, meanwhile I thought I would be breaking her heart!

So, I am quite happy at buying her much,much cheaper stuff, that will only be played with once and put aside!!

Thanks again ladies.

Posted: 20 November 2007 at 10:15pm | IP Logged

I just think it's sad, that's all.  Besides if like snuggling up in front of the telly you only need one!

Gosh, I'm a meanie mum, aren't I?

I don't like telly meself except for the news, a few soaps and docs that's my lot. But like you say, each to their own.

I'm actually trying to get rid of one telly because it's just there gathering dusk.