If in Japan pediatricians recently warned about the negative consequences of early and prolonged exposure to smartphones and tablets; These days, UK teachers warn about the loss of motor skills, and other problems associated with the use of these devices. And they do it through the national association that represents them. Teachers assigned to the Early Childhood Education Stage have observed with concern an increase in the number of children who have few handling skills. This has been realized when they propose building tasks with blocks. I guess you can't attribute the cause to a single factor, but This situation coincides with the increase in the use of these tools, data that during 2013, the percentage of homes with tablet has risen from 20 to 51 percent.
As for Primary students, the alarms go off when they are unable to complete the exams with only pencil and paper in front of them, and there is speculation about the possible loss in memory due to technological overexposure (we had already talked here about how it can affect the memory called 'working').
In addition to the above, the Internet can generate addiction; and improper use of tablets and mobile phones can also be related to weight gain (due to inactivity), tiredness, withdrawn behavior and injuries (perhaps the latter is seen more in game console games).
Technology yes, but in a healthy way
As you can imagine, compulsive behavior towards devices is not healthy, it is not at any age, but even less when it is in development. It happens in the United Kingdom, but also here: there are teenagers who spend part of the night (no matter if there is an exam or must present a job) playing online or sending messages via whatsapp.
Do we then hold minors responsible? Well, no, of course. I mean, we have the mission (to put it somehow) of guiding in a healthy use of technology, but taking responsibility for setting limits and setting an example (which is almost more important).
Let us be very cautious, because this whole world is very new for everyone, only that children are more skilled when it comes to exploring (and they are especially because they are not afraid). But the fact that technology has landed in our lives so suddenly, does not exempt us from our duty educating our children So that it doesn't cause them problems.
