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Computer Use a Boost to Young Minds, Study Finds
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    2004-06-07

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    Computer Use a Boost to Young Minds, Study Finds

    Ok, so videogames are good for your motor skills, and computers are good for your learning ability. Now, when typing becomes an aerobic excersise, I'll be a happy camper.

    "In a study of 122 children aged 3 to 5, those exposed to a home or school computer either alone or with someone else three to four times a week scored higher on tests that gauge school readiness and cognitive development than non-users, said the study published in the journal Pediatrics. Some earlier studies have found computer use improves children's fine motor skills and improves recognition of numbers and letters. "

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