Technology : toy that destroyed the childhood

Technology has completely changed virtually every aspect of our society over the past few decades, from the way we work to the way we socialize and everything in between. One of the differences that have been most noticeable is the change in the way that children play and interact with each other from previous generations. Although technology does provide many positive benefits for learning, it also can have several negative effects on child development and quality of life.

One of the biggest differences in the way that children live today is that they don’t get as much exercise as they used to. This is because technology such as computers, smart phones and television encourages them to be sedentary when they get home from school, as opposed to going outside and playing with other kids. Child obesity rates have risen drastically over the past several decades. While many schools and parents have made strides to change this by promoting organized exercise both during and after school, we still have a long way to go in helping kids playing in more conventional ways.

If your kids see you on your phone or computer constantly, they will also want to use technology all the time. Save the Netflix sessions for after they’ve gone to bed.

Although navigating this world of technology can be quite tricky, it can also have many benefits for both kids and adults. We have to remember technology is relatively new and long term studies for the effects to the development of children in the digital age isn’t available as of yet. By putting limits on technology usage and being aware of the potential negative consequences of overuse, both kids and adults can have peace of mind and get more from the technology that they use.