Effects of electronic gadgets on children

Gadgets - Yes or no?
With the advanced of modern technology nowadays, electronic gadget has become part and parcel of our life whether at working place or at home. Without knowing,our children has been exposed to gadgets very early in their life. Experts have warned that parents who allow babies and toddlers to access tablet computers for several hours a day are in danger of causing “dangerous” long term effects.
A study done by Dr Nirmala Karuppiah from the National Institute of Education’s (NIE) in Singapore in 2013 looked at how pre-schoolers in Singapore use gadgets such as computers, tablets and smartphones. The study found that 65% of the children started playing with electronic devices before they turned three.Most of the children – 95 per cent – played video and simulation games on the devices. Half of them said they used them to play educational games such as spelling quizzes. Other uses include surfing the Internet and social networking.
Personally,i am not against gadget usage among children,but having said that, we all as parents should aware that its usage should be done with moderation. Children should be supervised and there should be rules on 'how much' time can be spent on gadgets per day. There are always risks involved if the children misuse or use it without supervision and limitation.
The bad effects of unsupervised and excessive electronic gadget usage are as follows:
Child become addicted to gadgets and develop an obsession with the device.They would ask for it constantly if parents refuse to give them the gadgets.Some kids may show tantrum and increased agitation if it was removed from them.
Child become anti-social and become attached to the gadgets most of the time. This condition will prevent them from forming normal social relationships and having activities with their friends.
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