The unignorable reality of today; These are the positive as well as negative effects of technology on children. Children spending too much time with computers, television, iPad and phones negatively affects their social, emotional and physical development, and causes problems in socialization due to being away from communication and bilateral relations.
Tools such as computers, internet or television, school It should be a tool for the child's development and education, not a goal in the pre-term period. It should not be forgotten that; Computers can never replace an educator or an educational environment.
Computers, tablets or televisions do not only have negative aspects, as is thought. Thanks to the programs, videos and programs watched here, children can learn colors, numbers and many concepts in the preschool period and support the development of their self-confidence. In addition, it can be beneficial for the development of problem-solving skills, quick decision-making and hand-eye coordination.
According to research, it has been observed that children who watch violent images perceive them as a part of life and normalize them. At the same time, it has been observed that fearful behaviors in children increase.
It is a known fact that technology addiction also fuels obesity. It should not be forgotten that what a child needs in the age of growth and development is to run, play, talk and communicate. It is known that socialization and free play improve the child's empathy and imagination. Unfortunately, technology inhibits this development and locks children in front of the screen.
Research shows that computers do not contribute to children in learning to read and engaging in open-ended discussions. The most effective method known to improve reading and communication skills is one-to-one relationship.
Television and internet addiction also causes posture, sitting and skeletal disorders, as well as effects such as introversion and lack of self-confidence.
Things to be done to raise awareness of the child about the use of technology and television;
Do not distract the child even if you have a very important job to do. Do not get help from television and computers. Direct them to activities that they can benefit from, even if they make a mess.
Raise awareness for the whole family instead of setting rules that only the child should follow. A television that is constantly on will prevent one-to-one relationships in the family.
You decide the hours and programs that your child will watch television.
Take care to be with your child while he or she is in front of the television. This will ensure that there is a conscious and critical audience who can look at events from different perspectives. Apart from this, be careful to make him aware of the scenes you watch. For example; When you see people fighting, tell them that they are actually acting and that they are not in real life right now. This way, he will learn to distinguish between reality and fiction, and he will not try to implement what he sees.
If you allow him to play on the computer, ask him questions about what he is doing. For example, “What are you playing?”, “How is it played?”, “What is the purpose of the game?”, “What happens when you get here?”, “What is this character trying to do?”. These types of questions will encourage them to think about what they see and do on the screen, rather than blindly playing the game and losing touch with the moment.
Use the computer and tablet as a tool to teach your child to share and take turns.
Most importantly. whereas; Instead of distracting him with the tablet, try having a pleasant family time. In this way, both the quality of time spent and the relationship and communication between you will increase.
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