Steemit Engagement Challenge S3-W2: Impacts of Technology in kids lives by @patjewell

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Moving in the fast lane… That is how I feel about technology.

Do I hate it? No

Do I love it? No

I suppose the next best question will be;

Can I do without it? No

As long as there is people there will be technology whether you love it or hate it.

Technology and the world

One thing that all of us will agree to is the fact that it has changed the world for the better and behind we could ever have imagine. It made life so much easier for all of us. Is it to the cost of something else?

Let’s think about that.

• Technology gave billions of people the opportunity to communicate wherever they might be
• Technology changed the way we work and reshaped labour
• Technology reformed and changed society, communities, politics, religion and so much more
• Technology has improved our lifestyles
• Technology is shaping the economy
• Technology is improving the health sector
• Technology is improving the educational sector
• Technology is killing jobs
• Technology solve problems and no longer the people
• Technology led to machine automation
• Kids are watching television and playing games even before they walk

And that is what I want to discuss with you today, technology and children, the kids of today.

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Technology and kids, pros and cons

Technology in the life of our kids is of a growing presence but as with everything in life there is a double-edged sword to it.

I am going to put you in the chair of the kid by providing you with my list of pros and cons regarding technology for children. Now it is up to you to mark what you think are pros and what you think are cons.

Good luck!

Kids and the impact of technology. Positive or negative?

There is no doubt that kids needs to interact, not only with their family members but also with friends and even their teachers. The difference is that with the modern age which they are living in today interact is no longer physical but more a virtual bond.

I am of the opinion that Gen Z experience and have access to technology from birth. As it is they are already using the internet more than any of the other generations.

Technology has made me more technically savvy and has teach me how to adapt and how to be more resilient. After all most of the successes I had in my life are based on technology.
Why not let it do the same for the kids?

My answer is thus, POSITIVE!

Children are no different than us therefore the benefits of introducing and helping them to experience technology is endless.

It is up to us to allow these impact to be positive.

Controlling kids and their use of technology

Technology has become a toy for kids. They also love playing ball so let’s put a bats in their hands so that they can hit that ball far away.

BATS: B ➜ A ➜ T ➜ S

B – Boredom

“I am bored”. Unfortunately that is not where it ends. They expect of us as parents to act straight away. So what do we do? We act immediately! We give them screen time, an electronic device in the hand, a program on their favorite channel or we switch on our computers for them.

We feel it is our responsibility to keep our children free from boredom.

Answer: Creativity is the key! Ask them what they think they can do. Bat that ball back into their court and they might just surprise you.

A – Alternatives

We need to find alternative to replace the boredom. Children are not all the same and they are actually very clever. Take in consideration what your child is inclined to do other than screen time.

Some might like art, some like music and some like sport.

Hobbies are also great alternatives. Another great idea is to give kids chores to do. Reward them screen time based on the chores they have performed. They now have to earn their screen time.

Answer: It is for us as parents to find simple alternatives to direct them away from technology and stimulate them.

T – Time

First thing you need to do is to establish the time when you your child become that “screen addict”. Is it just after school when they get home? Is it after they had supper and their bath?

Once you have establish this time you can work around it and change what they are doing in that time. Let them make or help with lunch. Let them read to you.

Answer: Observe the pattern, break the pattern and change the pattern.

S – Support

As a parent we are the most important factor in the lives of kids. To jump on them when you see them on their phones is the wrong thing to do. Reprimand doesn’t always work. Remember, kids mirror what we do and are we not constantly on our phones?

What you do for your children and how you do it matters!

We need to bond more with the kids. The more we do this the more they lend towards us, wanting to be with us. Discuss the day with them, create family time and implement E-Fasting where the whole family must put away their phones or devices.

Answer: They key is communication!

We don’t know what technology will bring in the future but one thing is for certain technology transformation and development is changing with the blink of an eye!

It is for us to make sure that we make technology kid-friendly!

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