Cellphone kids

[Flickr Photo: Cellphone kids, by: aerosalb. CC License.]

Children now are exposed to technology much more frequently when compared to previous generations. When you look at a child walking down the streets with their parents you often see them playing phone games or even using tablets. Being exposed to modern technology and the media can be helpful to kids because it is a necessary skill to have when they grow up. However, if they become too reliant on to this tool it can have dire consequences in their health and future behavior. That is why it is crucial for parents to keep a close eye on what their kid may be exposed to such as:

  • Television
  • Internet
  • Commercials
  • Music videos
  • Video games

The content found in the media can teach children about all kinds of things such as:

  • Alcohol and drug use
  • Smoking
  • Sexuality

A young person should not be exposed to such topics since it can cause them to develop:

  • Health and nutrition problems
  • Violent behavior
  • Learning problems

Not all is bad, however, since the media can also help a young person better understand the world and helps them learn the basics as seen in some childhood TV shows.

Each subtopic is discussed thoroughly in this article here:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2792691/