How Technology Affects Kids

Everybody knows that technology has been becoming more and more advanced over the recent years. So it’s no surprise that young children are using things like iPads and laptops. I think that using this technology at a young age can be beneficial in some ways, because they will need to know how to work computers and other things as they get older, and they can play educational games that can help them learn. But having too much exposure to electronic devices I think can be a bad thing. In a recent study it was shown that school age kids spend an average of 7 1/2 hours in front of an electronic device like a TV, iPad, or computer. At a young age it is important for kids to learn how to interact with each other, and research has shown that a kids main learning and substance comes from their parents or who ever takes care of them. But in a time like today when parents are always using their electronic devices children start to do the same. Many parents use cell phones or iPads as a way of keeping their child entertained at a restaurant, or to make them calm down when they are upset. I think that it is bad for kids of a young age to speen a lot of time on electronic devices. Although it can help them learn, if they play educational games, it does not teach them other things they will need when they grow up. Like how to talk to other people face to face instead of online. I also think that it is important for kids to have time to just be kids. Nowadays it seems like kids are being pushed to grow up faster and faster, and I think they should just have time to go outside or play with their friends. In conclusion I think that it is okay for kids to learn to use electronic devices, as long as they do not spend too much time using them.

Sources:

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/toddlers-risk-tech-experts-study-shows-soars-article-1.1747694