David Wright
Robert Morris University
Professor Rodgers
COSK1221
April 8, 2013
Many people praise technological advancements because of the benefits that it has to society. Some technology can serve as a positive influence on a child such as computer games, which are known to enhance a child’s ability to read and visualize objects on a screen. Despite the benefits that technology brings to society, over exposure to technology will have a negative impact on a child. The negative effects that can be found present in young children as a result of too much exposure to certain forms of technology include harming their physical and social development, resulting in various ways such as being …show more content…
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