Technology's Negative Effects On Young Children

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Today, people can’t imagine their life without their phones and tablets. Technology does have its benefits, but when the addiction starts trickling into young kids, most consequences are negative.
Although technology can be beneficial if used moderately, over-dependence and excess usage has a negative impact on young children. Today, we’ll first discuss how devices affect the bond between parents and children. Then, we’ll take a look at how health issues can arise from the overuse of electronic devices. Finally, we’ll examine how unreasonable amounts of screen-time affects how well they perform in school.
Firstly, technology can interfere with needed bonding and attention. Dr. Jenny Radesky, a developmental behavioral pediatrician,
Because their brains are still developing, it’s very malleable.(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cris-rowan/technology-children-negative-impact_b_3343245.html) Attention,especially, is influenced by the environment. For instance, if they read, there is little distraction, and it requires attention, focus, and memory. Watching television or being on the internet, on the other hand, requires little attention and has many distractions. If young kids neglect activities where they have to concentrate, they might have problems later in school. A recent study on elementary aged children shows that students who spent more time in front of a screen were 1.6-2 times more likely to develop attention problems.(http://www.everydayhealth.com/adhd-awareness/does-technology-cause-adhd.aspx) You might be thinking that in school, using technology can help you learn and concentrate. While that is true in some cases, technology can also divert your attention. In fact, an experiment shows that students who had Internet access during a lecture didn’t perform as well as those who