Children of the Digital age

The world is rapidly changing. The advancement of technology is gaining ground faster and faster and this has a profound effect on our nation's children. An estimated 24 million children now have online access. Computers are a big part of the today's school system and pre-school institutions. Children between the ages of 3-5 years of age are becoming more and more familiar with computers. As a child I spent long hours in front of a television …

…about violence could be enough to tip the scale on the decision to cause harm to another or just forget the situation. The new technology of today both has its good sides and bad sides. A child both has the possibility of gaining either good or bad habits. It is important that parents play their role and regulate their children's exposures. With proper regulation, many of the negative effects of new technology can be avoided.