Today’s children are the first to grow up in the new digital age. It’s not uncommon to see toddlers and preschoolers navigating apps on their parents’ smartphones and tablets. Parents are understandably concerned about finding the proper balance between protecting their children and allowing them to explore the dizzying array of educational and entertaining digital media being developed specifically for kids.
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A child today may be forgiven if he didn’t recognize what Fisher-Price’s “chatter phone” is for; toys like these are often bought by parents or grandparents who like the nostalgia factor.
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Time.com writer Matt Peckham writes that "The American Academy of Pediatrics has repeatedly warned that screen time for children under the age of 2 is a no-no." and wonders if that same warning should apply to tablets and smartphones.
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When it comes to kids and social media, how much is too much? How much is just enough to make sure they have the computer skills that will be vital for the future? The Washington Post explored these issues in "Helping your kids navigate the stormy seas of social media."
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You may have heard plenty about how watching too much television is not good for children's growth and development but a recent Canadian study challenges that assumption. The University of Montreal found that television is "a unifying force for families" because it is the only screen around which a family can gather. According the study, in a world where people are using tablets, smartphones, and other electronic devices, television viewing is one electronic activity that people can offers time to bond.
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While fear that video game violence may influence children’s behavior dominates the video game debate, parents are also concerned that gaming may stunt creativity or emotional and social growth. Henry Jenkins, MIT Director of Comparative Studies, addresses parents’ concerns in an article on PBS.org, debunking common video game myths. (See below and previous posts.)
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