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  • The idea that toddlers need "lapware"--software to be used by a parent while they watch--in order to develop an interest in computers is totally laughable, yet parents are being sold all sorts of "educational" games and videos that have no proven effect other than to make their children zone out in front of a screen at an earlier age.

    Just lock them in a closet with some books til they're 18. bradamant 2005

  • And if the software is rich enough, the toys have the potential to become "lapware" that kids and parents will play with together.

    Toy Fair Resembles CES for Kids Alexander Gelfand 2007

  • It might well involve computers; there is already a burgeoning market for what's called "" lapware, '' software aimed at children under a year old, who do their computing while sitting on Mommy's lap.

    Tomorrow's Child 2008

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