The document discusses the effects of technology on child development, indicating that children struggle to understand sound from devices compared to real human interaction. While many parents are satisfied with technology's impact, concerns about screen time include exposure to inappropriate content and reduced outdoor activity. Experts stress that screen time should not replace essential human interaction for healthy child development.

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Technology’s Impact on
Child Development
Children have more difficulty understanding sounds from devices
such as smartphones and tablets as opposed to hearing the voice of
an actual person trying to communicate.
"“Face-to-face communication with another human
being is much richer, much more protective and
meaningful in the sense of human connection than
even … talking on a telephone.”"
— D R . M I C H A E L R I C H
Parents satisfied with technology’s
effect on their children
Parents concerned with
technology use
Parents who do not allow screen
time at home
They associate their children’s strong comprehension of literacy with
tablet use.
Screen time includes inappropriate content, affects sleep, and takes
away from outdoor time.
There is zero access to devices and more outdoor time and face to
face interaction is encouraged.
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The duration of screen time is crucial in homes that allow children
access to smartphones, tablets, televisions, and computers. Child
development experts emphasize the importance of consciousness -
that screen time should not replace what is most essential for child
development: human interaction.
Recent surveys show that 85%
of parents allow their young
children access to technology:
tablets, smartphones,
televisions, and computers.