While perusing my daily reads, I came across a post on Slashdot, where I always find information on all the geeky stuff I like to read about.  What struck me was this particular post.  A post that I would not expect on the website.  I invite you to read the post here and then continue on to read the responses at Slashdot.  It is an interesting dialog of geeky parents and the technology they may introduce their children to at a young age:

"While I’m not a huge fan of immersing children in technology, there is a certain point at which you must expose them to the tools that will help them be successful in the world. Looking back, I distinctly remember my parents making every effort to provide a computer for me and my sibling, early on (they bought an Atari 400 for us when I was 5). Either by accident or on purpose, that single decision (and the continued follow up of purchasing newer computers as needed) shaped my future and the future of my siblings. I now have a daughter, and my wife and I have a number of years to before we worry about equipping her with technology (right now spending time with her and helping her be a happy well adjusted toddler are our primary concerns). In the spirit of my parents choice, what type of tools should parents be equipping their children with, today?"

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