The influence of technology on young children

In todays society more and more young children are turning to technology for all their needs in their everyday lives. in the past 10 years many things have changed when it comes to the availability of computers, video games, nintendo`s etc. Children today seem to be addicted to, and get engrossed in virtual video games. But we must ask ourselfthe question is all this really helping the younger generaion of children or is it posing a threat to them? Hours of sitting in tellys and the likes with lack of exercise surely cant be healthy?
Technology has had many effects on children, some good, others not so good. In either case society has to adapt to the fact technology is going to continue to grow and be a staple in a child's life. It is not going to go away anytime soon, if anything it will become a larger influence in their lives. Some of the negative effects of technology on children:
In days past children spent their days running around the neighborhood, driving bicycles to the store for ice cream. Video games were played in the form of "cops and robbers" and other children's games out in the backyard. Life was more carefree and kids didn't have any electronic toys to keep them occupied. Additionally parents didn't have to worry about sending their kids out to play.

Technology has given extended news in a variety of mediums, with heightened exposure to negativity because it is available 24/7. Today the media thrives on generating fear and people are constantly bombarded with the negatives in society.

There is alo a plus side to children growing up in a world surrounded by technology.They may get a good headstart with their learning from home, in today`s society many people depend on technology as its such a big part of our lives. From this the fact that children are growing up in this kind of environment may stand to them greatly in the long run. Children have quick and easy access to information through the internet and also they can learn greatly from the use of modern day technology.
Overall, in todays world technology may be useful and have many positive effects for young children aswell as some of the negative effects which may follow.