Children And Mobile Phones

There are a few advantages for children to obtain mobile phones, as it is very convenient for a parent to be in contact with his child through out the day. It makes a parent feel more safer knowing he can reach his child immediately if something occurred or happened. On the other hand , it offers emotional security for the child to know that he can take his phone and talk to his parents at any time. Also many teens see having a phone as part of fitting in with their friends. Twice as many children have cell phones now as in 2004 Most teens. 85% of those aged 14 to 17 have cell phones. So do 69% of 11-14 year olds and 31% of kids aged 8-10, according to a 2010 survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation. This puts pressure on the parents so even if they choose not to give their children mobile phones , the society around them will pressure them to give them phones.
( Susan Davis , Is your child ready for a cell phone , Webmd )

Over the past decade, the use of technology in children education has exploded , and there are now literally thousands of tablet and smartphone apps created to help kids in more creative and entertaining ways. There are still parents who refuse to give in in the new technology but still they cannot deny the benefits that the technology has on their children. Although some can disagree , many experts say that apps can be a very good tool in education. The apps increase the interaction between parents and their children. They increase competitiveness between children and make them do better at school . According to Rose Luckin, a professor based at the University of London, Preschool or kindergarten age children who complete activities on a smartphone or tablet and then repeat the process to show their parents engage in important “talk time,” which not only reinforces the lesson or skill that they learned but also creates important engagement between parents and their children. The key to taking advantage of the social opportunities offered by