Especially in the last few years, there has been a technology craze all over the world and we cannot keep up with the speed of technology. The power of technology, which affects our children as well as us, raises questions in the minds of families.
“At what age should my child be introduced to technology, should I limit his/her use of technology?” Questions like these have become a common problem for many families today. In order to keep up with today's technology, which develops at an incredible pace, children need to use technology as much as adults. This use does not pose any problem if it meets the age-appropriate criteria and certain limitations. In fact, first of all, families should inform their children about the use of technology and ensure that the child has a certain awareness on this subject. After the families, the responsibility falls on the school administration and teachers.
Why Should the Child Use Technology?
The child we refuse to use technology is behind his/her peers in terms of knowledge and social sense. It is inevitable that it will remain. For example, let's think of a family with 3 children living in Mardin. Due to economic conditions, the child may not have internet or a computer at home, but he may need to use the internet while doing his homework. The family may not send their child to an internet cafe because they do not find it safe, and the child tries to prepare his homework with the resources he has, but he will have access to less information than his peers who do their homework using the internet and technology. In such cases, schools need to step in and provide the technology to the school administration. Otherwise, children here would have less knowledge than their peers.
What Should Be the Criteria for Children's Use of Technology?
Children have access to the latest model phones, tablet computers and He uses most of the other technological tools with great skill. Nowadays, there are families who do not approve of their children using computers and some who say "they should definitely learn". Children learn a lot using technology whenever opportunities allow. Technology should be used to a certain extent for the development of the child. Because today, with the developing technology, children's interests also change.
We must allow our children to use technology in order to keep up with today's technology. Otherwise, we will cause them to fall behind their peers both in terms of knowledge and social skills. If you have questions about your child's use of technology and are unsure of what to do, you can get advice from your child's school. You can consult other families around you and experts to get information and set time limits accordingly.
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