Technology ; the application of knowledge for achieving practical goals in a reproducible way.The products resulting from efforts including both tangible tools such as machines and intangible one’s such as software
TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY
•Artificial intelligence : stimulation of human intelligence by computer systems
•Information Technology : use of computer systems
•Entertainment Technology :aims at providing better entertainment experiences to users through science and technology
NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON CHILDREN
1.Emotional and behavioral issues
Children may have an overwhelming desire to emulate their peers
2. Exposure to explicit content
The amount of explicit information available on the internet is surprising, with unsupervised access to technology will as a result have much easier access as most sites do not have age restrictions
3.Weakened social skills
Children on this generation tend to play online games ,access websites ,continuous use of technological devices can restrict the development of basic interaction skills
TIPS FOR PRESENT -DAY PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
-Monitor behavioral change in your children
In behavior monitoring , a person analyzes patterns such as frequency of identified risk incidents ,which indicate whether behavior exceeds a specified base line
Tip : parents should control what their children watch , this would prevent them from viewing illicit content which leads to bad morals
-Getting the most out of your one on one time with the children
Children spend most of their time on electronic gadgets such as television ,this will make them addicted to the gadget that they do not get enough time for verbal interaction with their parents
Tip : parents should take gadgets await from them so that they can spend most of their time in verbal interaction
-Being a good role model
Setting appositive example for your children to follow and calling yourself out every time you are excemptempted to use technology in an unhealthy way will make you a good digital role model
Tip : when it comes to technology use remember your children are watching .Some studies indicate that a high percentage of kids would like to do as their parents do
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