A:Answer From everything I have researched, it should be. Make sure they are comfortable with it. Also, make sure they don't stop the updates. Mac is a GREAT APPLE, but it's a VERY DIFFERENT world from the alternatives. Check out my review on the laptop to understand what I mean. I felt it was so unsafe for me, that I ditched my other computers and all the other tablets, phone, ect. Honestly. God bless you and your family. You are a good parent to be concerned.