Depends... Here I speak as a parent of two, and as a professional person. I work with kids, analysing their behaviour is an important part of my trade. The little I know of her, she seems a girl with a lot of drive and energy.
Has she showed any interest in your photography? Have she picked your camera up, trying to explore it as a camera? Does she show any interest when you display images on screen (without her being the motif) The answers on these questions should provide you with an answer. It also depends on you. Are you willing to give her (supervised) access to the computer? If you don't, she might grow tired off it soon. A five year old kid with much drive wants results, fast. And most likely, results for her is printed images. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > -----Original Message----- > From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 14. april 2006 21:16 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Fatherly question > > Hi! > > Ladies and Gents, the PESO by Fred reminded me of my rather crazy > idea... I am thinking of giving my daughter a camera as a birthday > present for her 5th birthday. Something simple, inexpensive yet capable > of taking real pictures. > > Do you think a 5 y.o. kid would enjoy such a gift? Any personal > experience to share? > > Boris >
