Giving gadgets to children is not something that is prohibited. Most parents usually prefer to keep giving gadgets to children in this era of technology, because it can support children's development according to their age. For example, many parents who come from gen z, they still give gadgets to children. By adhering to the screen time system or rules for giving gadgets to children submitted by WHO in 2019, where these rules can be used as a reference for parents in supervising their sons and daughters according to age. However, giving gadgets to children is inseparable from negative impacts, as well as positive sides that cannot be ruled out. Here are some of the positive sides of giving gadgets to children.
Gadgets as a technology that can reach many sources can provide information both educational and entertainment. With internet access, children can learn various things with different topics such as interesting and entertaining educational videos, interactive learning applications, access to e-books, and various educational applications. This can help children in learning such as writing, reading, doing assignments and learning more widely.
Gadgets support the development of skills such as critical thinking skills, problem solving such as with puzzle game applications, and creativity such as editing, drawing etc. through features or applications available on gadgets. Thus the use of gadgets can help the development of skills needed in life and children's creativity to be more easily channeled.
The development of digital skills is also one of the positive sides of gadgets for children. Technology mastery and digital literacy can help children to be more familiar and flexible with technology to prepare for their future in doing various tasks and jobs that are all technology.
Gadgets can also help develop language and communication. Children can learn foreign languages easily because there are various interesting language learning applications available. Interacting with friends or teachers is also easier and more practical through online platforms. But the role of parents is also important to explain how we should interact with other people directly or virtually.
In conclusion, the provision of gadgets has several benefits that will help children both in honing skills and creativity, supporting learning, and getting entertainment. But keep in mind that giving gadgets to children must be supervised properly so that the benefits can be felt properly as well. Parents can monitor their children by limiting screen time, being strict, and choosing the right content and features for children so that the desired goals are carried out properly.
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