# Does your kid really need a laptop? Here's everything you need to know

> With the 2025 Back to School season upon us, many parents will be wondering whether it's time to finally buy their kid a laptop. It's a tricky question with no easy answer, but don't panic: TechRadar is here to help.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/does-your-kid-really-need-a-laptop-heres-everything-you-need-to-know?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68b440e688ae02a950e1ddff)
- **Published:** 2025-08-31
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #laptops #does #advice #answer #atlantic #both #brains #career
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