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Pros and Cons Technology Use for Kids

As we have been focusing on healthy technology use for the past few months, I am sharing some additional information to help guide decision making. This month’s issue addresses some pros and cons of technology use in children.

 

It is helpful for parents to be aware of the benefits and disadvantages of the technology available to their children. There are certainly positive aspects of advances in technology. Kids can learn new languages, connect with friends and family who live far away, maintain access to school resources and teachers when they have questions or difficulty, and can even learn a new skill like cooking, or playing an instrument. Children can also run into some challenging situations like online bullying, exposure to age-inappropriate images and videos, and screen addiction.

 

Here is some information discussing the pros and cons of technology use for kids:

 

https://pmpediatriccare.com/behavioral-health/blog/generation-technology-the-pros-and-cons-of-childrens-technology-use/

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