Technology And Childhood: How To Educate Your Children Away From Electronic Devices

By Odile Dias

A book for parents, grandparents, educators, and people interested in the well-being of their children.

A complete and accessible guide for parents who want to create a healthy and balanced environment for their children, away from the harmful effects of electronic devices. With practical tips, creative game suggestions, and healthy alternatives for using these devices, this book presents an action plan to establish limits and rules that will help children grow with more imagination, creativity, and open dialogue with parents. With this book, parents will be better prepared to create a healthy and balanced environment for their children and ensure their full and healthy development.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tektime
• Release date: Nov 7, 2023
• ISBN: 9788835453932

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Technology and Childhood

How to educate your children away from electronic devices

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Introduction

Why is it important to educate children away from electronic devices?

Nowadays, electronic devices such as tablets, smartphones, computers, and video games are present in virtually every home and are used by children of all ages. While these devices can offer many benefits such as entertainment, learning, and communication, overuse can have negative effects on children's health and development.

Parents and educators should be aware of the risks associated with excessive use of electronic devices and should make an effort to educate children away from these devices. This book aims to help parents and educators better understand the effects of electronic devices on children's health and development and to provide strategies and suggestions for educating children away from these devices.

One of the main reasons why it is important to educate children away from electronic devices is the influence that these devices can have on children's physical and mental health. Excessive use of electronic devices can lead to health problems such as childhood obesity, vision and posture problems, insomnia, and behavior problems.

In addition, excessive use of electronic devices can negatively affect children's cognitive, emotional, and social development. Children who spend a lot of time in front of screens may have problems concentrating, lack of social and emotional skills, and language and communication problems.

Another reason why it is important to educate children away from electronic devices is that these devices can harm children's creativity and imagination. Instead of playing and engaging in creative activities, children can get caught up in limited games and activities that don't stimulate imagination and creativity.

Excessive use of electronic devices can negatively affect children's academic performance. Children who spend a lot of time in front of screens may have difficulty