These days children younger than one year old are being exposed to television and other
electronic devices such as cell phones and tablets. With rapid technological advancement in recent
years, the number of electronic devices in each household has increased. There is some research that
points to negative effects of electro – magnetic frequency (EMF) on the health outcomes of the
consumers. Since the brains of the children are not fully developed and have thinner skull , the impact
of these frequencies on the child’s brain could be higher. Currently, there is limited research on long
term effects of EMF’s on children , so a preventative and precautionary approach is recommended .
A child’s brain is developing rapidly during the first three to five years of life ; therefore the
information that the child can absorb during these years is unparalleled to any other stage of life.
Hence , it is crucial that caregivers engaged with a toddler in various sensory - motor activities ,
interactive play , communication , educational toys and books. Proportionately high screen time for
toddlers has been linked with language delays , attention problems , obesity , and lower scholastic
achievements later in life. This is because screen time reduces. The amount of interaction that the
caregiver has with the child.
a. What are the effects of electronic devices on children ?
b. Why should one limit the screen – time for children ?
c. What should a caregiver do during the first 3-5 years of a child ?
d. Which word in Para – 1 means the same of ‘swift ’ ?
e. Which word in Para – 2 is the antonym of ‘unimportant’ ?
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Answer:
a. Since the brains of the children are not fully developed and have thinner skull , the impact
of these electro magnetic frequencies (EMF) from the electronic devices on the child’s brain could be higher.
b.High screen time for toddlers has been linked with language delays , attention problems ,obesity , and lower scholastic
achievements later in life. This is the reason for one should limit the screen time for children.
c.A child’s brain is developing rapidly during the first three to five years of life ; therefore the
information that the child can absorb during these years is unparalleled to any other stage of life. Hence , it is crucial that caregivers engaged with a toddler in various sensory - motor activities ,interactive play , communication , educational toys and books.
d. swift = rapid
e. unimportant * crucial