DIGITAL DILEMMA: THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON CHILDREN LEARNING

By Nur Mohamed

face-to-face with family and friends.

Exposure to Inappropriate Content: Technology can expose children to inappropriate content, including violence, pornography, and cyberbullying.

Tips for Managing Technology Use

To manage the risks associated with technology use and support healthy child development, consider these tips:

Set Limits: Set limits on screen time, ensuring children have time for other activities and social interactions.

Encourage Active Play: Encourage children to engage in active play and exercise, including outdoor activities and sports.

Monitor Use: Monitor children's technology use, including the content they are accessing and the amount of time they spend on devices.

Foster Face-to-Face Interaction: Encourage face-toface interactions with family and friends, including playing games, having meals, and engaging in conversation.

Model Healthy Technology Use: Model healthy technology use, limiting your own screen time and prioritizing face-to-face interactions.

Technology offers many benefits for children, including enhanced learning, improved communication, increased creativity, and exposure to new ideas and cultures. However, it also poses potential risks, including overuse, reduced physical activity, social isolation, and exposure to inappropriate content. By managing technology use and prioritizing face-to-face interactions and active play, parents and caregivers can support healthy child development and help children thrive in a digital world.