I actually fought the smart phone craze for a while…but I also saw the may benefits of having one. I fought it because I got sick of seeing people constantly checking their email and such while around other people. And I told myself I wouldn’t do that.
But admittedly, I do sometimes.
Being transparent with you all and honest…I do think (and always have) that technology can definitely hinder speech and language development. And here is why.
The time spent (for a child) on the iPad is….
Via Carisa Kluver
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What do you think? New media "talk" to kids ... they're absobing language. Food for thought ...
A reverse look at technology not as an aid for language learning, but rather as a potentially damaging tool for young children learning speech and other language-related skills.
This particular article helps to clarify the perennial discussion of 'how much is enough, & how much is too much?' Is technology something that can be labelled 'good' or 'bad'? Is it something like sugar, which is fine in small amounts but sickening as the sole dietary ingredient? The scenario presented (technology, especially the TV, in a home with young children) may not be yours at the moment, but the directives contained here are applicable widely. This is a fine rebuttal to a laissez-faire acceptance of any electronic gadgetry 'because it's there.'