How technology is changing the way children think
How technology is changing the way children think
In the new special project, Legit.ng, together with Jiji gathered the advantages and disadvantages of using gadgets by children, different physical and mental health consequences, as well as a list of gadgets kids can safely use at every age.
THEN
NOW
In the new special project, Legit.ng, together with Jiji gathered the advantages and disadvantages of using gadgets by children, different physical and mental health consequences, as well as a list of gadgets kids can safely use at every age.
THEN
NOW
There will be always people who are against gadgets in the hands of their children and those who safely hand over smartphones and tablets to their raging toddlers.
Whose choice is right?
And is there a happy medium in this question?
There will be always people who are against gadgets in the hands of their children and those who safely hand over smartphones and tablets to their raging toddlers.
Whose choice is right?
And is there a happy medium in this question?
"One minute in front of the screen takes one minute from communication with family and friends increasing the risk of depression."
It's all about basic values
"Feeding" child only with mobile games, senseless kids YouTube-shows, and personal TikTok profile isn't the best way to raise children. On the other hand, total digital deprivation can create particular difficulties in the life of your child.
Definite negative effects of technology
- Reduces social skills
- Becomes a reason for multiple physical problems
- Causes sleep disorder
- Deteriorates attention spans
- Decreases self-soothing
- Reduces school performance
Definite positive effects of technology
- Helps during learning
- Encourages problem-solving skills
- Develops digital skills needed in future
- Improves visual-spatial orientation
- Enhances multi-tasking skills
The question is not whether children should use technology for their learning. Rather, what, where, when, and how they use it.
Modern gadgets can both contribute to child development, as well as adversely affect its motivation, concentration, and success.
Modern gadgets can both contribute to child development, as well as adversely affect its motivation, concentration, and success.
Digital detox rules to follow:
Let no exposure before age 2
From age 2 and further ― 1-2 hours per day
Use parental control apps
playing games
Leisure time
Smartphone
Tablet
PC& Gaming headset
chatting with friends
watching cartoons
drawing
playing games
making online tasks
Learning process
Laptop
Tablet
Headphones
playing educational games
hearing extra audio materials for lessons or podcasts
taking additional lessons with teachers online
Webcam
Electronic book reader
VR-glasses
reading educational books and fiction
exploring three-dimensional objects and environments
Go to Jiji and make sure your child has everything to feel happy on a daily basis! Don't want your kiddo to spend all its time with their smartphone? Then, buy a hoverboard scooter, bicycle, or segway.
There's no way to stop technology, but we can adopt them in our lives and make use of them.