Comments on: New tech aims to get kids off the couch

No more nagging about playing video games past bedtime. Hopscotch wants to keep kids from being glued to gadgets.

[Madrone]

too bad computer power cords are...

too bad computer power cords are detachable (from the computer) and avaiable for 3 dollars at a local computer store.

[jotomaino]

Lock and Key

We both know there are ways around that. You can attach a lock to the case of the computer with a loop for the power cord. And if that's too complicated for some, take out the monitor. I doubt the kid has another monitor cable to hookup to.

All in all, this sounds like a pretty good idea, and not just for kids. It looks like a good way to help yourself break out of some bad habits, as well as monitor your own time in front of the TV.

[Madrone]

too bad computer power cords are...

too bad computer power cords are detachable (from the computer) and avaiable for 3 dollars at a local computer store.

[jotomaino]

Lock and Key

We both know there are ways around that. You can attach a lock to the case of the computer with a loop for the power cord. And if that's too complicated for some, take out the monitor. I doubt the kid has another monitor cable to hookup to.

All in all, this sounds like a pretty good idea, and not just for kids. It looks like a good way to help yourself break out of some bad habits, as well as monitor your own time in front of the TV.

[blurn]

X-Box, PlayStation, Computer...

They all have removeable power supplies...

If I were to ever have to get around one of these devices, I would simply unplug the AC adapter from the machine and replace it with another that is new and plugged into a non-limited plug.

[blurn]

X-Box, PlayStation, Computer...

They all have removeable power supplies...

If I were to ever have to get around one of these devices, I would simply unplug the AC adapter from the machine and replace it with another that is new and plugged into a non-limited plug.

[TheCrazyAssasin]

Haha...hahaha......ha.

It's a good idea, but it will be hacked. There's no way to avoid it. Someone will hack it and tech kids in school will make a ton of dough hacking these for people. The better (and cheaper) way is to remove a necessary piece of the device, or lock the device away in a gun safe or something. Don't trust electronic devices to take care of your children because you are a bad parent.

I think you misunderstand this concept

Referring to the comments about hacking, and buying new computer cords I am confused. How is my 7 year old going to hack into something, or get to a computer store without my knowing? I don't believe that there is an underground computer cord market at his school. And is it common knowledge to know how to hack into an ATM machine, or a computer network - even among most teens?
I think this sounds like a great idea and not because I am a bad parent, but because I can't be right next to my child 24 hours a day. I don't enjoy daily negotiations with him about watching "one more show" before he has to do his homework.
I think it is great that there is a product out there that helps children manage their own time. It seems like a pretty positive solution to me.

[TheCrazyAssasin]

Haha...hahaha......ha.

It's a good idea, but it will be hacked. There's no way to avoid it. Someone will hack it and tech kids in school will make a ton of dough hacking these for people. The better (and cheaper) way is to remove a necessary piece of the device, or lock the device away in a gun safe or something. Don't trust electronic devices to take care of your children because you are a bad parent.

I think you misunderstand this concept

Referring to the comments about hacking, and buying new computer cords I am confused. How is my 7 year old going to hack into something, or get to a computer store without my knowing? I don't believe that there is an underground computer cord market at his school. And is it common knowledge to know how to hack into an ATM machine, or a computer network - even among most teens?
I think this sounds like a great idea and not because I am a bad parent, but because I can't be right next to my child 24 hours a day. I don't enjoy daily negotiations with him about watching "one more show" before he has to do his homework.
I think it is great that there is a product out there that helps children manage their own time. It seems like a pretty positive solution to me.

[heystoopid]

Seen better

Seen better, if truth be told,integrating the the cosoles with gym training equipment is far better, as the cool factor of playing the game plus basic physical fitness training simultaneously, with all people operating at their individual respective levels!

Oh well, back to the drawing board!

[heystoopid]

Seen better

Seen better, if truth be told,integrating the the cosoles with gym training equipment is far better, as the cool factor of playing the game plus basic physical fitness training simultaneously, with all people operating at their individual respective levels!

Oh well, back to the drawing board!