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Kids and Cell Phones
November 18, 2015
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
-Margaret Mead
-Margaret Mead
According to a nationwide survey by Common Sense Media reported in the New York Times, 72 percent of children 8 or younger used a mobile device in 2013 compared with 38 percent in 2011. Some specific findings...
* One-third of the parents of 3- and 4-year-olds said their children liked to use more than one device at the same time
* Seventy percent of the parents reported allowing their children, ages 6 months to 4 years old, to play with mobile devices while the parents did housework, and 65 percent said they had done so to placate a child in public
* A quarter of the parents said they left children with devices at bedtime, although bright screens disrupt sleep
* According to the parents, nearly half of the children younger than 1 used a mobile device daily to play games, watch videos or use apps. Most 2-year-olds used a tablet or smartphone daily
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Displaying All 3 CommentsRetired Early Childhood Staff Development
Omaha, NE, United States
I find it disturbing that parents are allowing young children to have their child's babysitter be a cellphone, tablet, etc. What has happened to this society? Why are we so thrilled to see a baby run their finger across a screen, on a laptop? This is lazy parenting! Children need human interaction, playful toys, books,...to develop! The research is clear regarding brain development and such devices. There will be plenty of time for children to learn about purposeful technology.
New Hampshire, United States
I agree with Lori. We do not have electronic "devices" at our preschool--they get enough at home, obviously. I am seeing too many children who are unable to socialize with peers and adults and are glued to their I-pads when they arrive at the center in the morning! Children need to get in touch with their world--be outside--play!
Pennsylvania, United States
Seems to be the reality of the world we live in. In my preschool, we don't use 'devices', the children are getting more than their fair share of it at home. I feel no obligation to encourage electronic use at school, in fact, I feel the compete opposite. I feel it is my job to encourage the children to touch and explore real things, to build, to converse, to get their hands messy. We just read a few days ago that language acquisition takes place with real human contact, not through devices. I choose a playful preschool--there will always be enough time for smartphones, computers, tablets and whatever else gets invented for the rest of their lives.
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