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Write a speech on the topic ' the role of computer in the growth and development of children "

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Technology has advanced tremendously and has taken control of our daily lives.

Every household has at least one television set, a laptop or desktop. It is not an uncommon sight to see kids playing with smartphones or tablets nowadays.

We cannot deny how much technology has helped us, but are we exposing ourselves and our children to too much of it?

Pros and cons

There has been much research and plenty of debate among educators, policy-makers, paediatricians and parents on the benefits and disadvantages of technology over the years. Here are a few of them:

The pros

• Makes long-distance communication possible – kids are able to talk to friends and family who are far away.

• Teaches cause and effect – enhances your child’s curiosity and encourages him to explore from the safety of your home.
The cons

• In 2010, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) warned that technology may affect pre-schoolers’ developing cognitive and social skills.

• Learning toys may dampen educational potential as most interactive toys are made based on mundane educational tasks. These toys may provide some motivation for learning at first, but young kids may get bored and stop learning if they have not mastered the operational aspects of clicking, scrolling or pressing actions.

• Operational problems could be solved by tablet computers but the extensive use of tablet computers does not encourage innovative learning as some apps are simply a copy of their predecessor, i.e. electronic books.

• No stimulation of adult-child conversations: technological interactivity can never replace human interaction as current technology cannot replace the human element of interaction between parent and child.

• Increases aggressive responses from playing violent video games.

• Potentially disrupts sleep: children need at least 12 hours of sleep per day for them to grow healthily.

• Encourages a sedentary lifestyle: as mentally stimulating as they are, technological devices do not promote physical stimulation as much as physical activity. Kids need to move about as it helps them build strong muscles and learn what their bodies can do. When a sedentary lifestyle becomes a habit, children will face increased risk of obesity.

• Leads to technology addiction.

The AAP recommends that children below two-years-old not be exposed to any form of screen-time activity. Children above two should limit their use of screen activity to two hours per day. Within these two hours, the content should be enriching and filtered by parents and caregivers accordingly.

• Pushing keys and using the mouse help in fine-tuning your child’s fine motor skills, which enhances their eye-hand coordination.

• Studies carried out by independent researchers have found that the use of technologies could support home learning in various ways:

Operational learning: parents can teach their children how to control and use technology, and it is an opportunity for parents to encourage personalised responses by contributing their own input.
Disposition to learn: encourages concentration and persistence, helps them to build self-confidence and self-esteem, and also increases their competence in using technology.

• The role of technology in everyday life – through observing their parents, children will learn how technology can help with everyday things such as travel research, ordering goods, sending texts, communicating with people far away, etc.


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