[davismwfl]

It is a fair point which is why I allow them to use it for research or learning without many limits.

But honestly even if they started programming and doing that type of activity I'd still pull the plug on them daily at some point. I did to my son until he hit around 16-17.

Everything in moderation is generally ok or neutral. Anything to excess almost always comes at a price not worth paying.

Just my opinion of course but a computer can't teach you to deal with adversity or people. Sure you can read about it but doing is always a better teacher.