| There is a need for many people to downsize their | | | | other members of the family. The kids can have |
| homes due to the failing economy. They are being | | | | access to the computer for home work or games |
| forced into homes that do not have the size that they | | | | when the business is over with. |
| are used to having. Even though they have moved into | | | | You can put this computer in the living or dining area of |
| a smaller home that does not have the space they | | | | the house. If you place it in the living room, do not have |
| are used to, they are trying to earn an extra income | | | | it pointing to the television. If the kids are watching TV |
| by working from home. They will still be able to have | | | | while the financial work is being conducted, work will |
| an office at home without needed a lot of space. | | | | still get done. There will be no distractions for the |
| A home that does not have a lot of space will require | | | | parent who is working on the computer. |
| some work to make an area for the office. The kids | | | | When sharing space, there can be many disturbances |
| are probably forced to use the same room when they | | | | during work hours. It can be especially true when a |
| used to have their own room before. A communal | | | | common area is used for working. For those who do |
| area may be required for a home office. In this | | | | not have the focus to stay on task, these disturbances |
| instance, a small desk will be needed to make an | | | | can keep work from being done in a productive |
| office in the home. | | | | manner. |
| If the home computer is a laptop, this should not be a | | | | By facing the computer away from the TV, the kids |
| challenge. When a laptop is the main computer, you | | | | will also not be tempted to watch it while they are |
| can use it just about anywhere in the house even if | | | | supposed to be doing home work. It is easier for |
| you don't have a desk. The bedroom can | | | | children to become attracted to a television show |
| accommodate a laptop computer with a small desk | | | | because they do not have the discipline that most |
| quite easily. If you do this, you can maintain a work | | | | adults do. Many parents will simply turn the TV off |
| style environment without being interrupted by anyone | | | | when any school work is being done in the common |
| else that is home. The job can be handled without any | | | | room. |
| interruptions. | | | | Moving into a smaller home can be stressful for any |
| Many times the home computer is a desktop that is | | | | family. Everyone will have to be understanding and will |
| used by all members of the family for home work or | | | | have to make sacrifices. There are still ways to have |
| for playing games and should be used in a room that | | | | a home office even though the house is smaller. By |
| all family members have access to. When the | | | | using a small desk, a home office area is a possibility. |
| computer is not used for business, it can be used by | | | | |