Effects of Screen Time

forScreen
1)Effects of Young Children:
Time Beneficial
for Young or Detrimental?
Children: Beneficial
or Detrimental?

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technology isubiquitous in contemporary society
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 Children will be exposed to technology in their daily life
and must become eLiterate in order to function in their
technology-innovated society (Rosen 2011).
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 It is how
technology is
introduced and
how it is used at
home that is
critical to usage
in young
children.

It is how technology is introduced and how it is used at home that is critical to usage in young children.

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Handheld devices (cell phones, tablets, electronic
games) have dramatically increased the accessibility
and usage oftechnology,especially by very young
children (Common Sense Media, 2013)

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The use of technology under the age of 12

years isdetrimental to child development
and learning (Rowan 2010).
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Early brain development is

determined byenvironmentalstimuli,
or lack thereof..
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 ...Stimulation to a
developing brain caused
by overexposure to
technologies (cell phones,
internet, iPads, TV)
has been shown to be
associated with executive
functioning and attention
deficit, cognitive delays,impaired
learning, increased impulsivity
and decreased ability
to selfregulate (tantrums)
(Small 2008, Pagini 2010)

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 Most preschoolersdon't
know how to tietheir
shoelaces but they can understand,
as if by osmosis,
how to use thelatest
electronic gadget"
(Rosen 2011)

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 Technology overuse can result in:
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"Problems with posture, potential for eye strain and obesity,

as well as the possibility of serious social problems can result,"
says Dr. Alicia Rieger, a Westchester pediatrician at WestMed.

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 American Academy of Pediatrics and
the Canadian Society of Pediatrics
state infants age 0-2 should have no technology
per day,age 3-5 should have one hour of
technology per day and age 6-18 should
have two hours of technology per day.

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children learn best within a no-video condition

in which parents teachtheirchildren the same words during
everyday activities
(Vanderbilt University and University of Virginia)
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 At which age technology is introduced to children
should be up to thediscretionof parents.
Technology Use Guidelines for Children and Youth
provides parents with what is recommended:

*Technology Use guidelines for children and youth; contributions

from American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian Pediatric
Society in an effort to ensure sustainable futures for all children.
(Rowan 2010)

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 Some parents view tablets and smartphone
computers as developmental tools,
especially when sharing the experience and
providing a healthy balance between
entertainment, education and physical activity.
(Institute of HeartMath 2013)

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 Technology can also play a role in helping children
develop socially and emotionally, when used in balance;
creating common platforms of socialization, exchange
of information leading to more understanding and
connectedness to the greater whole.
(Institute of Heartmath, 2013)

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However,

60%
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of parents do not supervise their
child's technology use.
(Kaiser Foundation 2010)
 Parents over-estimate the amount of
learning their child receives from media
devices. Brad Flickinger via Flickr
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 The challenge for parents
is to understand the
benefits and pitfalls
of childrens technology
use and to help their
children create balance
in their lives. (Institute of HeartMath)

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 The key to managing kids technology
use is to establish clear tech-free
zones. This means recognizing times
when the present moment is the priority
and technology is given a secondary role.
- mindfulness trainer Maya Talisman Frost
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 provide your children with theopportunitytolearn about PHYSICAL environment

before the VIRTUAL environment

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 Tip 1:
MODERATION

Tip 2:
MONITOR your
child's use of technology,
especially at an early age

Tip 3:
TEACH your children that technology is an incredible
resource to use and an advancement that improves
communications, as well as how to be safe and avoiding
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 REFERENCES
Rosen, Margery (2011). Retrieved from:
http://www.parents.com/fun/entertainment/gadgets/is-technology-good-for-little-kids/

Psychology Today (2012). Retrieved from:

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/apologies-freud/201201/why-adolescents-overuse-
technology-and-what-we-can-do-about-it

Statistics Canada. (2013). Retrieved from:

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/82-619-m/2012004/sections/sectionc-eng.htm

Institute of HeartMath (2013). Retrieved from:

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/children-and-technology-should-you-be-concerned.html
#ixzz32T7dJpMP

Rowan, Cris (2014). Retrieved from:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cris-rowan/10-reasons-why-handheld-devices-should-be
-banned_b_4899218.html

Moran, Melanie. Vanderbilt University (2010).

http://news.vanderbilt.edu/2010/11/babies-learn-best-from-parents-not-video/

Media Use Statistics. Media Literacy Clearing House. (1990-2012)

http://www.frankwbaker.com/mediause.htm

Flickr.com (creative commons)

https://www.flickr.com

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