Now she feels that children under age 7 really do not need to be using computers. When he s 21, his computer is going to look totally different from what he is using now, and we may be actually teaching him a set of completely maladaptive skills. For example, nobody is certain there will be keyboarding or a mouse in 10 or even 5 years from now. Early years are crucial for developing children s language, social skills, motivation, auditory-attention span and skills in problem solving, reading and personal learning. Wasting developmental time because technologies are drawing children away from activities that normally occupy a developing brain.
Health is a related issue.
Going to hear more about how computers affect a student s vision and body mechanics, with such problems as repetitive strain injuries and posture issues. Psychological problems may develop in children who aren t using their bodies enough even depression may be induced in children spending too many hours at the screen instead of getting a normal amount of free play and exercise. Parents often think that putting a young child in front of a computer is at least more educational than putting him or her in front of a television. Actually, it may be far more damaging. Research shows that while kids are watching TV, many are actually playing interacting with other kids, building with blocks, rolling a ball, jumping up and down in the room.