Computers for children

At 01:09 AM 1/13/99 +0000, you wrote: True, but there are several instances where good software can make a lot of difference. First, many parents don't have training in how to teach a kid to read, so the software can be a good assistant. For children with a learning disability, the software can make a huge difference. And even for the best of parents, getting a kid to read is probably not as much fun as playing the "games" used in these programs. In the US, however, a lot of parents don't have the time/energy/interest to work with their kids (yes, I know it should be a crime) so the software can take over some of the work, so that the parent's limited time/energy/interest can be directed towards the topics that a computer can't handle. I'm not saying that if a kid doesn't have a G3 Mac with all the software, they'll end up working at McDonalds their whole life, but it can certainly help them make the most of their potential without running everyone concerned ragged. btw, on a similar (and potentially off-topic) topic, does anyone have a source for affordable quantities (like 20) SCSI CD-ROM drives? 2x is fine, 4x is more than enough. External would be idea, but internal is acceptable as well. They're for my girlfriend's classroom. Thanks! --------------------------------------------------------------------- O- Uncle Roger "There is pleasure pure in being mad roger(a)sinasohn.com that none but madmen know." Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates San Francisco, California http://www.sinasohn.com/