On 3/8/05 1:37 AM, "Charles Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The next computer I buy will probably be worth about $2,000-2,500, but > that's probably the sum total value of every xmas present I got for at > least the first six years of my life! Entrusting such value in the > hands of a child is, to me, like letting a six-year-old drive my car. > > _Chas_ The big difference is that if the kids destroy your computer, they might only be killing you, not innocent pedestrians. Don't forget the value of your lost time and work, as well. I have given my children years-old Macs with virtually no resale value, and they are learning to use them without the fear of my losing my work or my work machine. So far, they stay away from my work machine unless I am also there. Seems to be a good solution. I expect that when they are old enough, the children have learned to be careful and they will appreciate the graduated responsibilities they have been given. You're not a scrooge, you're using common sense. -- B-r-u -c-e -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
