Technology: A Curse or a Blessing for Children?

We have talked a lot about technology and its side effects in the various posts, but I still feel like there is a lot we need to talk about. As the new wave of technology hits our shelves, we will have a series of new video games that will replace the old games and our children have another excuse to spend another afternoon on the couch. This is a bit worrisome for me as a mother. So, I decided to write another post regarding the troublesome impacts of technology.

The Lesser Known Side Effects of Technology

We have already discussed a lot of pros and cons of technology, so it is pointless for me to discuss them any further. To summarize, the most harmful effects of technology are associated with the physical and cognitive development of the children. Research says that children who spend most of their free time in front of a screen are 11% less smarter in technical stuff in contrast to children who spend a chunk of their time outdoors.

Many few kids participate in outdoor play activities that include engagement with school playground equipment, swing sets and other play systems that boostchildren’s cognitive activities.

Curse or Blessing?

It is hard to answer the question. We cannot simply say that the technology is a curse or a blessing. In simple words, it is both. Some people may argue that it is more of a curse than a blessing, while some people may argue that it is a complete blessing.

I like to believe that it is both. On the bright side, technology teaches our kids how to stay ahead of their game, which helps them garner academic success. According to the research, children who are introduced to technology at an early age are more smart in terms of technical stuff in contrast to children who are not exposed to basic technology at an early age. However, many scholars, argue that introducing kids to technology cripples them of their ability to think and perform different activities on their on. If a child spends his better half of the day in front of a screen, it is very likely that he will be prone to the diseases that occur to those with a sedentary life pattern. But at the same time, they get to learn a lot about stuff that can help academically.

People who speak against the notion of letting children play with technological devices, argue that in an early, tender age, children need to focus natural growing that comes from playgrounds. Outdoor playground equipment and other play systems in a playground let children learn the basic skills that equip them for a better future.

So, in conclusion it can be said that both physical and sedentary activities are an essential part of life, but we have to be careful when letting our kids near technology, because it can get them hooked.
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