3 yrs old computer game expert!
By niairen01
@niairen01 (1018)
Philippines
November 13, 2010 6:27pm CST
My son is only 3 years old but you will be amazed on how well he could adopt to these gaming. I gave him my acer netbook and it was for his educational videos that I've downloaded. It was doing great for a month or too when he started to explore by himself and saw this penguin game[super mario adoptation] there.
I thought, Oh well, I guess it'll be ok so I thought him how to play it and it was amazing that he can play it on his own for only about 5 days without calling for help. At first me and my husband was really proud about it. My son can operate the netbook all my himself, like opening netbook, selecting what icon and even shutting it down perfectly! Plus he can finish levels 1 to 3 all by himself. and could play other games there too.
The problem was after two weeks, he became obsess, like from the moment he open his eyes he wanted to play, he couldn't be disturb and would throw a tantrums when I ask him to stop and eat first or take a bath first or get ready to sleep. He cried his lungs out when I forced to take the netbook away.
It was amazing but he's like a different person when he throws tantrums. I decided to take away the netbook for good and just transferred all his educational videos in a DVD instead.
13 responses
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
20 Nov 10
Wow, Thanks.. That's really flattering I'm already 29. ^.^
I get that most of the time (honest), they even thought my son is only my nephew.
Thanks for the response! ^.^
@CandyRayne (458)
• United States
14 Nov 10
That is kinda fantastic!! You might have a future Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg!! And the list could go on.
Keep him stimulated and peek his interest with games or programs that offer challenges.
Now with the tantrums you need to set boundries. Yes he is 3 but NOW is a good time to start, or you will be kicking yourself later. Set certain times where he is allowed to play the computer, and let him know that he has a certain amount and then he must play with something else , or you could read him a book. He is 3 but don't under estimate him, if he's that good at computers, there is a greater chance that when you set these boundries he will understand them , but yet he will also test them. When it gets to that point try distraction him with something else. Good luck
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
14 Nov 10
Thanks for thinking about it that way, Honestly I didn't even thought about it like that at all like that would be his talent and all. I just thinking about maybe he can be a professional gamer someday.. which actually not a good thought for me. because I'm not aware if that is a profession now a days.
I am a game programmer myself, and the fact that he often sees me in front of the computer does makes him like the computer himself too.
But yes, he is not just exceptional with gaming, he is also very good academically speaking. That's why I was putting it first on my list and just keep the games away from him as of now.
@dweebs_8000_j (885)
• Philippines
22 Nov 10
while the kids are young parents all have to do is support for their needs, and as well support their interests....
Not to mention, equally expose also the children to very lots of potentials and, and find ways discovering interests...
it is also normal, if your son, focuses in comuter games, because, their on the stage of developing their skills and interests basedon "Visuals" and equally for Sounds and Music...
Just don't forget to show lots of LOve to ur Son, and his Interests...
my best regards... to you both....
@1corner (744)
• Canada
14 Nov 10
I couldn't help but chuckle when I read your post. That is so funny - having a 3-year old addicted to Super Mario. But you're right in keeping him from playing too much. Are you going to let him go back to playing it later though? Personally, I wouldn't ban the computer from him completely. Like another post here says, it'll be good to keep him on it as kids these days learn to use computers early. I'll set restrictions, however, in terms of time and type of stuff he can see on it. I've a 2 1/2 year old nephew who's also capable of turning the computer on & off himself, select videos to view, and play certain games. He doesn't spend hours on it now, though he used to be able to attend for an hour or so at first when the computer was a new experience.
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
14 Nov 10
Yes, He is pretty amazing. and no, I'm not letting him play any video games in the near future, it's making my hair gray already! He is a very intelligent child and he always have something to "sense-full" to say and making me just scratch my head and go "NO! please don't make me repeat myself".
Well, he is not a fan of a television, I think get got that one from me too. Normally he would just like to play with his toys and study with me. He has this educational videos and this is the only thing he watches on screen.
I just thought interactive game can be good for him too, but there it goes.. my little son is always on the "Addict mode". LOL!
@sankaviaks (219)
• India
14 Nov 10
I feel very nice to hear about your son. at the age of 3 he doing such an amazing thing.i cant believe really..keep on encouraging him. so he become much talented in future. parents should be very proud to get a son like this. keep track of his records which will be useful in future day. also take videos of activities which u can see at old ages and remember those days.it gives you some nice feeling. my best wishes for him.take care of your son
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
14 Nov 10
Oh, I have videos of him while he was playing.. although I haven't uploaded it yet. When I already do so I'll share it with you guys! ^.^ I bet you'll be so amazed!!! LOL!
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
14 Nov 10
You can have him then.... 
Of course I'm kidding! ^.^ But he's in the terrible three stage and sometimes he is pulling my hair that I can't take it anymore!
I'm so proud of him, he is my treasure. ^.^
Of course I'm kidding! ^.^ But he's in the terrible three stage and sometimes he is pulling my hair that I can't take it anymore!
I'm so proud of him, he is my treasure. ^.^
@rovered777 (649)
• United States
20 Nov 10
Lots of planning has gone into teaching your smart child. Educational video games are the way to go nowadays as games that are for points and fun will definitely spoil the child. You should also think about buying building blocks, puzzles and even suduko charms for him. A small reward should be given to him when he feels tired of learning so much stuff. Its great that he is learning how to play a game, as many kids forget how to use the mouse.
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
20 Nov 10
Oh gosh Rovered, He got almost all of that! He is my only child and the first grandchild of both sides!
He got this huge electronic toy car where he can ride on, a bike, a trolly, Educational colorful books, wonderful toys... He is even complete with school bags and school books even if he is only 3! Meaning... he often gets what he wants. This is why I stop letting him play video games, he's turning into an addicted spoiled brat!
Well, anyway, we're ok now... he choosen to play outside instead also my brother is with us right now, sem break from college so he have someone to play with... Well, if you're thinking what am I doing not playing with my child... I usually do, but my son said that he is bored with me because his favorite uncle is already here with us. LOL!
Thanks for the response!
@strawberrychocodahi (4818)
• Philippines
14 Nov 10
It's too early to expose him to radiation. Kids should not be let all alone on computer and you should know that it can be addiction at an early age like what you said he throws tantrum already.
Probably if you have to teach your kids, I still suggest to go on manually because computers have radiation, you may not see it, but it will never be good for health. Call me old fashion in terms of reading books to kids and such as that, but I don't think that at an early age a kid should be exposed to pc games or rather computer itself. Its just my opinion and nothing against you on how you teach your kid.
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
14 Nov 10
My initial intention was just to let him have his own laptop and study there. You see, I'm a programmer and so he usually sees me in front of a computer. And he usually ask me if he could study on my laptop and so I decided to give him my other netbook which is small and I think that's ok (radiation wise). It was for educational purposes! But as we know toddlers explore and I think that's ok and so I let him be.
I'm actually giving him a mix approach on how to study, He is a very exceptional child and he love to study a lot, by books or by media means, so I let him enjoy everything I can give him to support this.
@rog0322 (2829)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Nov 10
Hi there,
My son is twice that age before I exposed him to my desktop. Nowadays, he is an expert at Diablo Lord of Destruction and Plant vs Zombies.
And yes, you cannot just drag him from the keyboard when the time comes. Just like me then.
I even have to hide my hot videos when he discovered how to open and watch Tom and Jerry on the Windows Media Player all by himself. Maybe I'll have to delete them eventually...
@saqi78 (1402)
• Malaysia
14 Nov 10
That really sound good that your kid has great talent in him but I think this talent should not be wasted in games or like this activities.
You have done good that you replaced it with educational stuff but I think try to fix some time in the day for this activity as it ll improve his talent and ll be good for him in future, if possible get some advice from expert or online that what sort of things I should tell my kid if he has such abilities and I think he ll become a good expert at his very young age and beside this take care that his education should not be affected by this...:)
Have a great day...
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
14 Nov 10
Yes, I was thinking about that one too. Like for every Sunday I could give him some time out.
@majorroald (454)
• Netherlands
20 Nov 10
There are much childer that learn to work with computers very fast because the like to do it they see the parents do it all the time what they want is to be the same as ther parents. That childeren can't without computer is because the want a patron in ther live and if the having a patron that they like and where the parents on the beging say it is good than the want to hold it and hold it!
But i think the most people here can't without a computerr
@hpvalenzuela (19)
• Philippines
14 Nov 10
wow!! thats great and really amazing... a 3year old, can do that??? its cool....as i say amazing!! thats all i can say, with that young boy...wooh!!!
@lack140 (1)
• United States
14 Nov 10
First off, I am not too surprised that your son can perfectly operate a Net book at 3 years old as there are many odd cases out there. however, it is a bit weird. along with that, you shouldnt have given ur son any video games and should refrain from doing anything like that because games are addictive and they can completely change ones personality. it is awful that he gets aggressive, but dont worry, he'll get over it in some time. just dont make the same mistake of giving him video games or if you are going to give him video games, keep a time limit and him under control.
@nedycodes (2)
• Nigeria
14 Nov 10
Thats so nice. You have a Bill Gate in the making. I would suggest you introducing to programming, so while he spends time on the computer, he is doing something educational. I wouldnt recommend letting him play games alone for a long period of time. You have cool son
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
14 Nov 10
I think I would go and teach him programming when he is a lot more older. ^.^
