a pc in the kids room?

I think when they are younger it is a good idea to keep it out in the common area of the house where parents can easily monitor what their kids are doing on the computer. Parents can also teach kids during this time what is ok to do on the computer and what is not (although that doesn't necessarily mean they will listen to you). I think it would be ok for a kid in high school to have a computer, depending on their maturity level. I would say that it would be a good idea to put some parental controls in place, though, so that they couldn't get into too much trouble online if they tried.

My children have never had a PC in their rooms. We have one computer that the entire family uses, and it's in a central part of the house. That way we can always keep an eye on them, and know who they talk to, what sites they visit, etc.

My oldest is 10, he loves to be on the computer. I keep it in the living room so I can monitor what he does. Maybe in a few years he might get one in his room.

Well my children are barely more than babies but when they are older maybe 13/14 they can have one in their room I think children need to be given a chance to show they can be trusted rather than thinking bad of them first off. Il put all the usuall parent checks on so they cant acess anything bad but by that age they will require some amount of privacy and id like to trust my children before thinking badly of them

Personally I wouldn't give my child a personal computer, not for their bedroom anyway. I don't have any kids yet but I know taht it wouldn't feel right now if my 8 year old sister had one in her room. There's too much dodgy stuff on the net that's far too accessible AND I don't think its good for her to be on the computer too much anyway. She's still a child that should be running around and laying with toys - she already spends plenty of time on her Nintendo DS which I think is enough really. And I should know, I spend far too much time on here!

I haven't gotten to that point yet, as my son isn't even 2 years old. But I have observed my nephew and neice, and I have thought about this alot myself. I think limited hours on a PC can be good. Educational tools and games, as well as school work for papers etc can be a good thing. We are in a technology environment so letting the kids get a head start is good. Keeping the kids on the computerfor half the day is not so good. Kids need exercise and to socialize with other kids, so get them outside!