Depending on your age, you must have lived in the time when no one had a cell phone.
At that time, very few people had computers, the internet and could not even imagine that there would be devices like tablets, for example.
That is, the children were actually protected.
But after the technological breakthrough, most parents give electronics to their children.
And the result of this is the harmful development of the child.
Of course an "electronic babysitter" is very practical - just put the child in front of a little screen and he soon stops crying.
However, for the reasons we are going to present, we do not recommend giving a child, under 10 years of age, with devices such as cell phones.
1. It can increase aggressiveness
Not everyone can spend their time monitoring children and the media and the Internet are full of violent messages, especially games and social networks.
As such, they are dangerous sources as they influence the behavior of children.
2. It can lead to dependence
Giving your kids unlimited access to the Internet, social media and games via a smartphone or tablet increases the risk of it developing problems such as technological addiction.
3. Learning difficulties
Using cell phones or tablets means accessing multiple forms of entertainment at the same time.
This makes them more easily distracted and causes them to develop an inability to pay attention to class.
Along with the attention deficit comes the deterioration of visual memory and the ability to work efficiently and effectively or focus on a task.
4. It damages social interactions and causes anxiety
Technological dependence affects the interaction of their children with other people, causing limitations in body language.
You may notice that kids addicted to the computer, for example, do not know how to express themselves in public and have an interesting conversation with others.
In addition, they suffer with considerable anxiety.
5. Radiation exposure
A child's brain can absorb radiation ten times more than that of an adult.
Although we do not yet know all the effects of radiation when using the cell phone, we know that it increases the risk of developing brain tumors and cancer.
6. Increases the risk of obesity
Several studies have demonstrated the correlation between the use of the technology and the increase of BMI (body mass index) in children and adolescents.
Therefore, the longer your child spends using the computer and leading a sedentary life, the greater the likelihood of getting obese.
7. Suffer with insomnia
Children need more sleep than adults, because of the growth phase.
To give you an idea, if your child is less than 12 years old, he should sleep between 9 and 10 hours a day, but most of the little ones have a reduced sleep and end up sleeping 7 or 8 hours a day.
This is because they spend hours at the computer, stimulating the brain and increasing the chances of insomnia.
8. Affects mental health
The bombardment of the media and people around the world dictating how we should think, act, and feel has just influenced adults, imagine children.
There are many games and chains dangerous to the mental health of children, so you must be very careful.
9. Decrease physical health
As we said, the longer you spend on the computer, leading a sedentary lifestyle, the greater the likelihood of suffering from obesity.
However, that's not all.
Excessive use of electronic devices causes poor nutrition and increases your child's chance of developing emotional, physical, and emotional ailments (due to repetition of movement or poor posture).
10. Impairs posture
As children spend more and more time on phones, computers and tablets, we see a deterioration in posture.
These children are more likely to adopt sustained and often uncomfortable postures observed in adults with certain musculoskeletal disorders.
Further studies on the long-term effects of "cell phone posture" on children are needed.
11. Visual tension
Prolonged use of electronic-illuminated displays can cause digital eye strain in adults and, of course, in children.
The problem is that they are much more sensitive to headaches and blurred vision.
What to do
To control your kids' internet time, you can limit it by one or two hours a day, for example.
Another tip is to talk to the child and tell how old she may have her first cell phone.
The later, the better for her.
When he finally has access to the device, you must control the internet so that it is not overused.
It is indispensable to mention that there are places that we should not use the cell phone, like church, restaurants and any other that demands quality of time for the family.
Your child should know how to enjoy free time with other activities, in addition to electronic games and social networks.
Prohibit the use of technology at least 30 minutes before the child goes to bed, for sure it will sleep better.
At that time, very few people had computers, the internet and could not even imagine that there would be devices like tablets, for example.
That is, the children were actually protected.
But after the technological breakthrough, most parents give electronics to their children.
And the result of this is the harmful development of the child.
Of course an "electronic babysitter" is very practical - just put the child in front of a little screen and he soon stops crying.
However, for the reasons we are going to present, we do not recommend giving a child, under 10 years of age, with devices such as cell phones.
1. It can increase aggressiveness
Not everyone can spend their time monitoring children and the media and the Internet are full of violent messages, especially games and social networks.
As such, they are dangerous sources as they influence the behavior of children.
2. It can lead to dependence
Giving your kids unlimited access to the Internet, social media and games via a smartphone or tablet increases the risk of it developing problems such as technological addiction.
3. Learning difficulties
Using cell phones or tablets means accessing multiple forms of entertainment at the same time.
This makes them more easily distracted and causes them to develop an inability to pay attention to class.
Along with the attention deficit comes the deterioration of visual memory and the ability to work efficiently and effectively or focus on a task.
4. It damages social interactions and causes anxiety
Technological dependence affects the interaction of their children with other people, causing limitations in body language.
You may notice that kids addicted to the computer, for example, do not know how to express themselves in public and have an interesting conversation with others.
In addition, they suffer with considerable anxiety.
5. Radiation exposure
A child's brain can absorb radiation ten times more than that of an adult.
Although we do not yet know all the effects of radiation when using the cell phone, we know that it increases the risk of developing brain tumors and cancer.
6. Increases the risk of obesity
Several studies have demonstrated the correlation between the use of the technology and the increase of BMI (body mass index) in children and adolescents.
Therefore, the longer your child spends using the computer and leading a sedentary life, the greater the likelihood of getting obese.
7. Suffer with insomnia
Children need more sleep than adults, because of the growth phase.
To give you an idea, if your child is less than 12 years old, he should sleep between 9 and 10 hours a day, but most of the little ones have a reduced sleep and end up sleeping 7 or 8 hours a day.
This is because they spend hours at the computer, stimulating the brain and increasing the chances of insomnia.
8. Affects mental health
The bombardment of the media and people around the world dictating how we should think, act, and feel has just influenced adults, imagine children.
There are many games and chains dangerous to the mental health of children, so you must be very careful.
9. Decrease physical health
As we said, the longer you spend on the computer, leading a sedentary lifestyle, the greater the likelihood of suffering from obesity.
However, that's not all.
Excessive use of electronic devices causes poor nutrition and increases your child's chance of developing emotional, physical, and emotional ailments (due to repetition of movement or poor posture).
10. Impairs posture
As children spend more and more time on phones, computers and tablets, we see a deterioration in posture.
These children are more likely to adopt sustained and often uncomfortable postures observed in adults with certain musculoskeletal disorders.
Further studies on the long-term effects of "cell phone posture" on children are needed.
11. Visual tension
Prolonged use of electronic-illuminated displays can cause digital eye strain in adults and, of course, in children.
The problem is that they are much more sensitive to headaches and blurred vision.
What to do
To control your kids' internet time, you can limit it by one or two hours a day, for example.
Another tip is to talk to the child and tell how old she may have her first cell phone.
The later, the better for her.
When he finally has access to the device, you must control the internet so that it is not overused.
It is indispensable to mention that there are places that we should not use the cell phone, like church, restaurants and any other that demands quality of time for the family.
Your child should know how to enjoy free time with other activities, in addition to electronic games and social networks.
Prohibit the use of technology at least 30 minutes before the child goes to bed, for sure it will sleep better.
I was always checking this blog, and I’m impressed! Extremely useful info specially the last part, I care for such information a lot. All points are really excellent. Giving your kids unlimited access to the Internet, social media and games via a smartphone or tablet increases the risk of it developing problems such as technological addiction. Specially With the use of immersive technologies once the day turns dark the bridge comes alive. A 'live' building? Breathing? Moving? Is this flexible?
ReplyDelete