A decade or two ago, kids could only play the simplest home computer from Nintendo and they would still have time to play outside their homes and chase each other down their front yards.

As technology takes center stage in the lives of children, the only muscles they flex may be the fingers they use for game console control pads and the fingers they use to type on the keyboard and click on the mouse.

The fact is that tots and toddlers are now learning their ABCs online, they also play on virtual games and even establish their own social networking accounts on Facebook or MySpace. When these kids grow up, they know the Internet as intimately as their own rooms. Even at school, laptops and computers are now a big part of their learning process.

In fact, companies, advertisers, and even Disney have recognized the power of kids’ purchasing power and their penchant for online communities and environments. Problem is, kids nowadays tend to be unfamiliar with household items and other skills such as cursive handwriting and identifying traditional printed maps.

The digital world of kids is enhanced by Web 2.0. Kids can connect with other kids through online social networking. Not only that, they can have access to a lot of information through Web 2.0 sites. As technology develops further, kids will definitely catch up and parents will need effective strategies to guide them. 

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