On Feb 15, 2010, at 2:24 PM, Alan Dayley wrote:

> Suggestion: Don't give her a computer.  The best form of education for
> any child or adult does NOT directly involve computers.  She will have
> computers pushed upon her soon enough, no need to rush it.

I second that.  My 3-year-old son built a computer for himself by  
drawing a keyboard on a donut box with crayons.  He's 'worked' on his  
computer many times since then.  He's provided detailed explanations  
from him about what the various buttons do.

>
> If you must, to keep her off your keys, just give her an old keyboard.
> Let her imagination provide the rest of the computer.

Another good idea.  Keyboards are easy to get at goodwill if you don't  
already have a spare.  Plugging the cord into a cardboard box helps  
get things rolling.