How young is too young?

Written By
KS
Ken Starks
Jan 15, 2011

“I recently received some mild criticism from a friend when I
stated that The HeliOS Project provided a computer for a family
with 3 kids ranging in age from 6 – 9 years old.

“He said that we had wasted a computer on kids that were far too
young to either appreciate the technology or use it efficiently. I
don’t only think he is wrong…

“I know he is.”


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KS

Ken Starks

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