Gone are the days of coloring at the restaurant table...
It can be easily agreed upon that children have a great amount of access to technology in this day and age. However, have you ever thought about this compared to your own development? Did you grow up watching movies and shows at the dinner table or during car rides? Or do you remember talking to your friends and family and maybe even becoming bored? Today kids are so involved with technology, they are missing out on important social experiences that prepare them for their adult lives. While technology is not necessarily bad for children, it cannot take the place of social interaction in a child's life. Shirael Pollack, the found of WatchMeGrow, posted this HowCast video how on technology is effecting our children's social cognitive development. Watch the short video below for more information.
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