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  1. Surveys
  2. 2005
  3. March
  4. C
  5. Computers and Children
 

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* 1) Do you have any child/sibling below the age of 16 years old?
Yes No
 
 




* 2) At what age did your child/sibling started using the computer?
Below 5 5-6 7-12 12-16
 
 




* 3) How much time (hrs) daily does your child/sibling spend on the computer at home?
<1 1-2 3-4 5-6 >6
 
 

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4) What do u think is the maximum time (hrs) daily a child should spend on the computer?
<1 1-2 3-4 5-6 >6
 
 





5) What is the effectiveness of each benefit you think the computer can bring to the child?




1-not at all 2-low 3-moderate 4-high
1 2 3 4
* a) acquiring of computing skill early to prepare them for their future studies/work
* b) making use of educational software and online resources to aid them in their current studies in school
* c) expanding of friendship network (e.g. through programs like Friendster and chatrooms)
* d) freedom to express themselves without feeling inhibited (e.g. forum and blogs)
* e) ease of accessing information
 
 





6) Which of the following do you feel can arise due to the child spending a lot of time on the computer?





1- not at all 2- low 3- moderate 4-a lot
1 2 3 4
* a) lack of physical interaction with family members and friends(introversion; preferring to be alone)
* b) shorten the attention span in daily activities
* c) worsen eye-sight problem(e.g. myopia, astigmatism)
* d) lack of sleep
* e) reduction in the standard of English being achieved in school
 
 





7) What do you think is the effectiveness of the following general solutions to reduce the problems specified in question 6?


1-not effective at all 2-maybe can 3-good 4-very good
1 2 3 4
* a) Having more national campaigns to enhance awareness of the problem
* b) Having software to keep track of the usage time of computers by children
* c) Having software to keep track of the contents accessed by children
* d) Workshops on healthy computer/internet usage
* e) Organization of more artistic/physical/outdoor activities for children (e.g. by community centres)
 
 
 
 
   
 
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