Dear MEL Topic Readers,
When parents are on their phones a lot, here’s what happens to their
kids
When young children are unhappy or frustrated, the easiest and quickest
way to calm them is to have them see the smartphone screen. Indeed, smartphones
are so convenient for keeping children occupied as they draw their attention
instantly and for a long time by diverting their attention from the present situation
to the world of two dimensions, just like they do to their parents. However, a recent
survey of Estonian parents found that parents who use screens more tend to have
their children, aged between 2 and a half and four, use screens more. And those
children who spend longer time on screens show lower aptitude in grammar and
vocabulary. Indeed, when screens are in use either by a caregiver or a child, they
are missing the time for language interaction, which is essential for children
to develop language skills. Many parents used to help their young children
develop language skills and form their identity by reading picture books and fairy
tales through interactions. While most parents no longer worry about screen
time on TV, they should manage their and their children’s screen time on smartphones.
Read the article and learn how smartphones are taking away the opportunity
for children to develop language skills.
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