Kids laptops tablets ipods inventory

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Anonymous wrote:This thread just goes to show you the gluttony, entitlement, and overspending for the middle and upper middle class in the DC area. The difference of poverty stricken kids and yours is sickening.

Often parents hand down the electronics. You probably waste money on the things important to you and it may not be electronic but its something else. We buy ourselves new ones and pass down the old ones. Grandfather buys some of it for all of us. I'd rather have a new iPad, camera or computer than go out to a few fancy meals.

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Kids in ES and MS.

How do you do assigned math homework on computer, library trips?

Or post to the Internet without at least a desktop computer?

OP asked for laptops, tablets and iPods. Our kids do not use portable electronics.
We have a family desktop computer and DH has a work desktop computer.
Our elementary school never assigned work on the computer. This year my middle schooler does have some minor work on the computer.

Sorry professional bias. Desktops tend to be only owned by hardcore gamers so didn't even bother list

What school do you go to that has no computer work. We also want to work on keyboarding skill since so much testing is done on computers now.

But it does feel we run heavy in electronics but I think of a laptop as more educational than a tablet device (scratch programming, word processing, etc) but kindle book reading sounds nice.

Bethesda Elementary School, MCPS. I know some teachers at other MCPS schools ONLY assign math drills and stuff on the computer, which I find really sad. Children spend so much time with screens already, they shouldn't be needed at the elementary school level. They have the rest of their school years to type!

Also, research has shown that taking notes by hand instead of typing increases fact retention, and there is even a small advantage to cursive rather than block handwriting. The theory is that handwriting exercises hand-eye coordination in such a way that the brain is engaged more than with typing, and therefore memorizes better in this instant.

A last word on Kindles et al. As a bookworm, I really love the texture of paper and the mechanic of turning the page, even the smell of musty old books from the attic. Kindles are nice for travel, but I much prefer REAL books

+100 not opposed to technology just the overuse for little return. I feel similarly about smart boards.

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DH - smart phone, iPad
Me - smart phone, Kindle Paperwhite
8 and 5 year olds - shared Kindle Fire with very limited time on it, 8 year old also has my old Kindle Paperwhite
Shared family laptop but DH and I used it 98% of the time

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Anonymous wrote:This thread just goes to show you the gluttony, entitlement, and overspending for the middle and upper middle class in the DC area. The difference of poverty stricken kids and yours is sickening.

You knew what you were getting into when you clicked this thread. It's not up to you to decide how people spend their hard earned money. If you don't like it you can move, choose to ignore it, or get over it! You have no idea what others have done for/given to children in poverty. In my family's case, it's been a lot. Do you think it's helping anyone if the middle class doesn't buy stuff that they can afford to buy? I swear, the obnoxiousness and stupidity of your post is just way over the top.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread just goes to show you the gluttony, entitlement, and overspending for the middle and upper middle class in the DC area. The difference of poverty stricken kids and yours is sickening.

You knew what you were getting into when you clicked this thread. It's not up to you to decide how people spend their hard earned money. If you don't like it you can move, choose to ignore it, or get over it! You have no idea what others have done for/given to children in poverty. In my family's case, it's been a lot. Do you think it's helping anyone if the middle class doesn't buy stuff that they can afford to buy? I swear, the obnoxiousness and stupidity of your post is just way over the top.

I'm not the PP you responded to, but I have to say I agree with him or her. This society is WAY to materialistic. Why do people have to have the newest and latest, for example, when their old device works perfectly well? Why do they need multiple devices? Mind you, I have Apple stock, so go ahead and buy as many Apple products as you want Personally I do not, however. Just like I don't trade in my car every few years, change my wardrobe yearly or move homes unless I have to. I like to pick quality and then stick to what I have until it doesn't work. Creates less waste and simplifies my life.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread just goes to show you the gluttony, entitlement, and overspending for the middle and upper middle class in the DC area. The difference of poverty stricken kids and yours is sickening.

You knew what you were getting into when you clicked this thread. It's not up to you to decide how people spend their hard earned money. If you don't like it you can move, choose to ignore it, or get over it! You have no idea what others have done for/given to children in poverty. In my family's case, it's been a lot. Do you think it's helping anyone if the middle class doesn't buy stuff that they can afford to buy? I swear, the obnoxiousness and stupidity of your post is just way over the top.

I'm not the PP you responded to, but I have to say I agree with him or her. This society is WAY to materialistic. Why do people have to have the newest and latest, for example, when their old device works perfectly well? Why do they need multiple devices? Mind you, I have Apple stock, so go ahead and buy as many Apple products as you want Personally I do not, however. Just like I don't trade in my car every few years, change my wardrobe yearly or move homes unless I have to. I like to pick quality and then stick to what I have until it doesn't work. Creates less waste and simplifies my life.

No one is saying they are running out and buying new things for their kids. But, if they do, what is the issue. My kid has my old Mac Pro. My husband got sick of me complaining and got me a new one and fixed it. My kid has dad's old iPad. Dad wanted a new one for what ever reason I don't get. Kid's iPad was bought when he was born, 6+years ago. He has an old iPod. If I could get him a phone for school to meet my needs I would in a heart beat. We don't upgrade often. We still have iPhone 5's.

Lets trade houses. I bet yours is far bigger than mine as are your cars (I could get a new one but I don't care). You're right, you don't need hat big house of yours.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread just goes to show you the gluttony, entitlement, and overspending for the middle and upper middle class in the DC area. The difference of poverty stricken kids and yours is sickening.

You knew what you were getting into when you clicked this thread. It's not up to you to decide how people spend their hard earned money. If you don't like it you can move, choose to ignore it, or get over it! You have no idea what others have done for/given to children in poverty. In my family's case, it's been a lot. Do you think it's helping anyone if the middle class doesn't buy stuff that they can afford to buy? I swear, the obnoxiousness and stupidity of your post is just way over the top.

I'm not the PP you responded to, but I have to say I agree with him or her. This society is WAY to materialistic. Why do people have to have the newest and latest, for example, when their old device works perfectly well? Why do they need multiple devices? Mind you, I have Apple stock, so go ahead and buy as many Apple products as you want Personally I do not, however. Just like I don't trade in my car every few years, change my wardrobe yearly or move homes unless I have to. I like to pick quality and then stick to what I have until it doesn't work. Creates less waste and simplifies my life.

No one is saying they are running out and buying new things for their kids. But, if they do, what is the issue. My kid has my old Mac Pro. My husband got sick of me complaining and got me a new one and fixed it. My kid has dad's old iPad. Dad wanted a new one for what ever reason I don't get. Kid's iPad was bought when he was born, 6+years ago. He has an old iPod. If I could get him a phone for school to meet my needs I would in a heart beat. We don't upgrade often. We still have iPhone 5's.

Lets trade houses. I bet yours is far bigger than mine as are your cars (I could get a new one but I don't care). You're right, you don't need hat big house of yours.

Sorry, I have less than 1400 sq ft for 4 people, even though it is in a prime real estate location
And I still think you're not exactly being frugal on the electronics front.

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All of these technology for kids threads turn so strange. Hate away, this is what we have

Dad: iPhone 6S and laptop he uses constantly

Mom(me): iPhone 6- work desktop only for for work- laptop that is dusty from little use- iPad used daily

Kid (8) : iPad and just got an iPhone. Works for our family to coordinate rides, ect from multiple afterschool activities

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Anonymous wrote:This thread just goes to show you the gluttony, entitlement, and overspending for the middle and upper middle class in the DC area. The difference of poverty stricken kids and yours is sickening.

You knew what you were getting into when you clicked this thread. It's not up to you to decide how people spend their hard earned money. If you don't like it you can move, choose to ignore it, or get over it! You have no idea what others have done for/given to children in poverty. In my family's case, it's been a lot. Do you think it's helping anyone if the middle class doesn't buy stuff that they can afford to buy? I swear, the obnoxiousness and stupidity of your post is just way over the top.

Ironically all the people waiting in line for new iPhone 7's don't have the hard-earned money to buy them. They have credit and we all know how our country is with credit. Sorry, but getting brand new electronics every year is gluttony, not necessities. Giving our kids hundreds of dollars in gadgets when they are in elementary school? Ridiculous. Setting them up to expect the finer things in life with little work. And when they can't afford them once they break off the teat? They will just charge it.

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Anonymous wrote:Kid, 9:

- iPhone (my old 6) for playing Pokemon go and controlling various robotic toys.

- iPad Pro.

- laptop. My old Mac Pro.

DS plays tournament chess and uses electronics to train, look up grandmaster games, review his games using engines, etc.
Also, for homework, videos, Minecraft and other video games

Kid never uses the tv other than as a screen for Wii.

Please tell me this is a joke. A 9yr old with 3 devices and Wii?

DS is a top ranking tournament chess player and uses computers to train and for fun/homework. His school provides him with a chrome book at school. The iPad Pro was bought just for him.

I have friends who bought their 10 yr old music prodigy a 30k grand piano.

I am sure DS gets more use out of his electronics than most adults.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread just goes to show you the gluttony, entitlement, and overspending for the middle and upper middle class in the DC area. The difference of poverty stricken kids and yours is sickening.

You knew what you were getting into when you clicked this thread. It's not up to you to decide how people spend their hard earned money. If you don't like it you can move, choose to ignore it, or get over it! You have no idea what others have done for/given to children in poverty. In my family's case, it's been a lot. Do you think it's helping anyone if the middle class doesn't buy stuff that they can afford to buy? I swear, the obnoxiousness and stupidity of your post is just way over the top.

I'm not the PP you responded to, but I have to say I agree with him or her. This society is WAY to materialistic. Why do people have to have the newest and latest, for example, when their old device works perfectly well? Why do they need multiple devices? Mind you, I have Apple stock, so go ahead and buy as many Apple products as you want Personally I do not, however. Just like I don't trade in my car every few years, change my wardrobe yearly or move homes unless I have to. I like to pick quality and then stick to what I have until it doesn't work. Creates less waste and simplifies my life.

No one is saying they are running out and buying new things for their kids. But, if they do, what is the issue. My kid has my old Mac Pro. My husband got sick of me complaining and got me a new one and fixed it. My kid has dad's old iPad. Dad wanted a new one for what ever reason I don't get. Kid's iPad was bought when he was born, 6+years ago. He has an old iPod. If I could get him a phone for school to meet my needs I would in a heart beat. We don't upgrade often. We still have iPhone 5's.

Lets trade houses. I bet yours is far bigger than mine as are your cars (I could get a new one but I don't care). You're right, you don't need hat big house of yours.

Sorry, I have less than 1400 sq ft for 4 people, even though it is in a prime real estate location
And I still think you're not exactly being frugal on the electronics front.

We have 900 square feet. Lets trade. You don't want to be too materialistic. Smaller and less is better. Ours are bought over years. Some are full or partial gifts from family. One iPad we got for free through grant program. I don't need to be frugal on electronics. We can afford them. The nice trade off of living in a smaller house than you can afford.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread just goes to show you the gluttony, entitlement, and overspending for the middle and upper middle class in the DC area. The difference of poverty stricken kids and yours is sickening.

You knew what you were getting into when you clicked this thread. It's not up to you to decide how people spend their hard earned money. If you don't like it you can move, choose to ignore it, or get over it! You have no idea what others have done for/given to children in poverty. In my family's case, it's been a lot. Do you think it's helping anyone if the middle class doesn't buy stuff that they can afford to buy? I swear, the obnoxiousness and stupidity of your post is just way over the top.

Ironically all the people waiting in line for new iPhone 7's don't have the hard-earned money to buy them. They have credit and we all know how our country is with credit. Sorry, but getting brand new electronics every year is gluttony, not necessities. Giving our kids hundreds of dollars in gadgets when they are in elementary school? Ridiculous. Setting them up to expect the finer things in life with little work. And when they can't afford them once they break off the teat? They will just charge it.

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Materialistic and forever in debt - that's America!

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Anonymous wrote:This thread just goes to show you the gluttony, entitlement, and overspending for the middle and upper middle class in the DC area. The difference of poverty stricken kids and yours is sickening.

You knew what you were getting into when you clicked this thread. It's not up to you to decide how people spend their hard earned money. If you don't like it you can move, choose to ignore it, or get over it! You have no idea what others have done for/given to children in poverty. In my family's case, it's been a lot. Do you think it's helping anyone if the middle class doesn't buy stuff that they can afford to buy? I swear, the obnoxiousness and stupidity of your post is just way over the top.

Ironically all the people waiting in line for new iPhone 7's don't have the hard-earned money to buy them. They have credit and we all know how our country is with credit. Sorry, but getting brand new electronics every year is gluttony, not necessities. Giving our kids hundreds of dollars in gadgets when they are in elementary school? Ridiculous. Setting them up to expect the finer things in life with little work. And when they can't afford them once they break off the teat? They will just charge it.

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Materialistic and forever in debt - that's America!

Keep telling yourself that. Some of us can afford it without debt.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread just goes to show you the gluttony, entitlement, and overspending for the middle and upper middle class in the DC area. The difference of poverty stricken kids and yours is sickening.

You knew what you were getting into when you clicked this thread. It's not up to you to decide how people spend their hard earned money. If you don't like it you can move, choose to ignore it, or get over it! You have no idea what others have done for/given to children in poverty. In my family's case, it's been a lot. Do you think it's helping anyone if the middle class doesn't buy stuff that they can afford to buy? I swear, the obnoxiousness and stupidity of your post is just way over the top.

Ironically all the people waiting in line for new iPhone 7's don't have the hard-earned money to buy them. They have credit and we all know how our country is with credit. Sorry, but getting brand new electronics every year is gluttony, not necessities. Giving our kids hundreds of dollars in gadgets when they are in elementary school? Ridiculous. Setting them up to expect the finer things in life with little work. And when they can't afford them once they break off the teat? They will just charge it.

I could go buy 2 new iPhones and pay cash/no issue. We give kids the old ones, some from grandparents. So, we are buying us new ones and what else do you do with them but pass them on. Yes, a lot of people are doing it on credit but some people actually have the money as they are making that much and some of us are moderate income but save and don't live lavishly so when it comes to a want, its a non-issue. We live under our means.

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My daughter's school lent her (and every kid) a laptop. She also has an ipad and my old iphone (which she only uses as a ipod at home). My son uses my old laptop for school and has an ipad. I have an iphone, an ipad and a Surface. My husband has a new Surface and an iphone.