Q&A Frequently Asked Questions
We answer common questions from parents about computers, AI, and programming for children.
💻 Computers & Devices
- QShould I enroll my child in a school? Can they learn for free?
- QAt what age should children start using computers?
- QHow do I choose the right PC for my child?
- QWhich should children get first: a smartphone or a PC?
- QCan a used PC work for learning?
- QWhat's the difference between a tablet and a PC?
- QWhen should I start teaching keyboard typing?
- QI'm worried my child will break the computer
- QWe only have one PC at home. How should we share it?
- QHow much screen time on a PC is appropriate?
- QShould gaming PCs and programming PCs be separate?
- QHow do I teach my child to use a PC and smartphone appropriately?
🤖 AI & Generative AI
- QIs it okay to let children use AI? At what age?
- QIs using ChatGPT for homework cheating?
- QWill AI eliminate children's future job opportunities?
- QWhat can children do now to work well with AI?
- QHow do I explain the difference between generative AI and search engines to my child?
- QWhat does my child need to avoid being controlled by AI?
- QWhere is the line between good and bad uses of AI?
- QIs it a problem if my child relies too much on AI?
- QHow can I explain how AI works to my child?
- QHow do I teach my child that AI-generated information can be wrong?
- QWhat if my child says "AI is my friend"?
- QWhat are easy ways to give children AI experiences at home?
🎮 Programming Education
- QWhat are the benefits of learning programming?
- QWhat is Scratch and where can I use it?
- QWhat sparks a child's interest in programming?
- QAre some children more suited to programming than others?
- QMy child wants to make a game. Where do they start?
- QCan Minecraft be used for programming education?
- QWhich programming language should beginners start with?
- QWhat is the relationship between programming and math?
- QIs school programming class enough?
- QIs it worth learning programming even for non-STEM students?
- QHow should I respond if my child dislikes programming?
- QWhat do programming classes typically cost?
📚 School & Academic Performance
- QShould digital education or regular schoolwork take priority?
- QDoes using a PC reduce Japanese language ability?
- QDoes learning to type give students an academic advantage?
- QCan digital education improve math and science skills?
- QHow can we make better use of GIGA School tablets?
- QHow can students use a PC for exam preparation?
- QWhich is better: digital notes or paper notes?
- QIs studying with videos effective?
- QIs it true that programming builds logical thinking?
- QIs digital education valuable for children with poor grades?
- QCan exam prep and digital education coexist?
- QHow can English and digital education be combined?
🚀 Future & Career
- QWhat should children do now to become IT engineers?
- QWill digital skills lead to higher income in the future?
- QWhat skills are needed in an AI-driven society?
- QAre digital skills necessary regardless of STEM or arts background?
- QHow can I nurture the talents of a child who loves games?
- QMy child wants to become a YouTuber or content creator
- QWhy does programming expand future career options?
- QHow do I teach my child about jobs that will disappear vs. remain in 10 years?
- QWhat digital skills are globally marketable?
- QWhat types of digital careers are there?
- QWhat are the top 3 skills children should develop?
- QDo digital skills help with university admissions?
🎮 Gaming & Screen Time
- QMy child only plays games. Should I make them stop?
- QHow do I set appropriate gaming time limits?
- QCan esports become a career?
- QIs there anything valuable to learn from games?
- QHow can gaming and programming be connected?
- QMy child watches too much YouTube. What should I do?
- QDoes too much screen time affect eyesight?
- QIs it dangerous to talk to strangers in online games?
- QHow do I handle a child who wants to make in-app purchases?
- QMy child might be gaming addicted. What are the signs?
🔒 Safety & Risk Management
- QHow much should I monitor my child's internet use?
- QHow do I set up content filtering?
- QAt what age should children be allowed to use social media?
- QI'm worried about cyberbullying. How can I prevent it?
- QHow do I teach my child not to share personal information online?
- QHow do I teach my child to spot scam emails and fake websites?
- QMy child was browsing inappropriate sites. What should I do?
- QHow should children interact with strangers online?
- QHow do I teach my child to manage passwords?
- QCan overusing smartphones and PCs cause poor posture?
🏠 Home Environment
- QCan parents who aren't tech-savvy teach digital skills?
- QHow can dual-income families find time for digital education?
- QTips for sharing a PC among siblings
- QHow much should families budget for digital education?
- QWhat programming materials can families learn together?
- QIdeas for digital activities families can enjoy together
- QWhat if my child says they want to quit programming?
- QHow do I persuade reluctant grandparents about digital education?
- QWhat if siblings learn at different paces?
- QHow can digital tools spark interest in a child who dislikes studying?
🏫 About Digital Kodomo BASE
- QWhat kinds of children attend the After-School Lab?
- QWhat should I bring for a first visit?
- QCan children participate without a parent?
- QI'd like to try a session before committing
- QHow does the NPO sustain its activities?
- QHow are donations used?
- QHow can I volunteer or help?
- QHow can I donate a PC?
- QHow can I invite you to a local event?