Technology and parenting

Techno-Toddler

When I was a kid, I was very up-to-date on the latest technologies. I watched Sesame Street, followed by Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. My house has received all available channels - three television stations and two local PBS stations. I surfed the programming available on television, with the springs from the top of the TV, take the pen and the rotation (the face of plastic had broken years before my birth). Phone calls can be carried out on our greatblack rotary phone. During the fifth grade, I played tennis and I thought it would be really something. We had an Atari 400, and I spent my early education programs: Lemonade Stand, while an early version of Roller Coaster Tycoon. Today, four years could probably program the game, during the last episode of Dora the Explorer and surf the Internet for games accompanying website to develop its own tab.

The technology can be helpful and harmful toChildren. Let's look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of using technology with your children:

Stimulation and learning games

Computer games and toys, computer simulation can be very useful for learning. repetitive games that can teach letters, numbers and reading are great, and the graphics and music accompany the basic facts can help children learn.

Be careful, though, do not let your child will be stimulated by video-type toys. Read booksToday is another good option, readiness to develop, reading, puzzles, and playing with toys or the base is good. You do not want your child depend on the flashing lights and buzzers, to learn new skills.

Health Risks

Video games and computers must be related to visual impairment in children, as well as carpal tunnel syndrome related. Moreover, the dependence of these games a very real consequence. It 'very important to set the game time limit. WhileYour child may develop some killer small motor skills, could be a nervous wreck in his hands at the same time. Keep an eye on him (and finger).

Predators on the Net

The Internet is a great tool for learning. Work with your child something of interest for research. Most of the boys program also has websites with games and activities. There are also interactive sites to build homes in which children, animal care, or send in writing.

Parents ConnectSupervision is of paramount importance when children surf the Internet. Chat rooms on websites for children are at some point in hiding from child predators. If your child an email address, monitor for spam and sexual content. Children are naturally curious, but can quickly get in trouble if many adults are left to their devices online.

Mobile Phones

My daughter came home from the fourth class yesterday, asking for a phone. Since his teenage brothers have both phones, Iassume that it was just older than her age to act. It is not the case at all - about half of their class have mobile phones. The discourses of children and text with incredible speed.

Phones can be a great communication tool. The children communicate with each other and their world from beneath the text and photos and send. The average of ten years, fixing the world in a way much bigger than a few decades.

parental control is also important here. Make sure that children areCommunication in the old fashioned way - face to face. Schedule-person interaction and should not be the way to SMS. And SMS or IM should not go round the outside in, road cycling, reading or getting homework.

Babies and Technology

Although television programs for young children is available, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should not watch television less than two years to all. Too much stimuli inhibit the development of the brain.Experts also think that children should be binding and interaction with family and carers - not just a screen.

Some electronic toys offer high, loud noises, caused permanent hearing damage. Test toys before buying.

The integration of your child is learning with technology is a great idea and I will give you an advantage in the modern cyber world. So make sure to monitor the activities and get involved. Maybe if you ask them well, that will show you howProgramming the universal remote control.