Recently, I have noticed that children are adapting more and more quickly in today’s technologically advanced society. I see babies, toddlers, and teens attached at the hands with almost every piece of technology you could name. The one question I hear many parents talking about on the bus, at home, and during my babysitting runs is whether or not to expose their children to technology at such an early age. When you were a kid, did you ever hear the phrase, “come on, sweetie, time to turn off the TV and head off to bed”? Well, this common sentence has developed a whole new meaning in today’s modern age. Now, children and adults can access every corner of the media through devices as small as a chocolate bar. You can type in any question from any homework sheet available, and answers instantly pop up on my best friend, Google.
The question is, is this really good for you, and should it be available for such young minds? My answer is yes; I believe that technology should be used in moderation, because too much can be harmful, especially for babies, but if it is being used wisely and responsibly then there should be no problem. However, when technology is given to children as a vice for distraction or a soothing toy, they can become reliant on such instruments, which is not good for their development. Take it from a technology needy teenager, who until 4 years ago had no idea what an iPhone was: give your kids technology, but start out with things as simple as television instead of shoving a phone in their faces as soon as they come out of the womb, because while technology is amazing and it helps me with homework on a daily basis, I would give anything to not know what it is like to have a phone in my pocket 24/7. Give them a chance to explore the world without all of these fancy gadgets, so that they can decide whether or not they want to indulge in the pixilated wasteland that is the Internet. Make it an option, not a necessity.
Here are two contrasting articles about children and technology:
https://digiparenthood.wordpress.com/…/10-benefits-of-exposing–young…