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That's a false dichotomy. Time on the computer does not mean one mustn't spend time outside or on other tasks.

• davetufts 18y ago
  But time on the computer means there is less time to spend outside and less time to spend on other tasks. Screen media simply isn't helpful for children under high school.
  • 0x44 18y ago
    You've made that assertion without any evidence. I was home-schooled for about half of my K-12 education, part of that included time on the computer during "school hours", and I was also given time on the computer after school - in moderation. As a result, I have a distinct love of the things that is not shared by my siblings who did not receive a similar education. So, since I am a (hopefully) competent systems administrator and programmer, I think that my experience on the computer as a child benefited me. I think that doing many different things in moderation is far more valuable than sending your children outside for every hour of the day.