The changes of the times have made each of us feel the convenience of technology. Mobile phones, tablets and other electronic products have penetrated into all aspects of our lives and become an indispensable existence. And for children, they grow up with these electronic products from a young age.
In this age of information, children are exposed to more knowledge and information than ever before. However, different educational concepts and lifestyles have created an increasingly obvious gap between children who play with mobile phones and those who do not play mobile phones in the process of growing up.
1. The gap in children's language skills
Language is an important tool for human communication, and the cultivation of language expression ability is a process that is gradually formed from an early age. However, children who play with mobile phones from an early age are overly dependent on electronic devices and cannot get sufficient opportunities for language exercise, resulting in delayed language development. On the other hand, children who do not play with mobile phones have accumulated rich vocabulary and language expression skills through activities such as communicating with others, listening to stories, and reading aloud. As a result, children who play with mobile phones from an early age lag significantly behind children who do not play with mobile phones in terms of language expression.
2. The injury gap of children's eyes
The electronic products brought by modern technology have brought convenience to people's lives, but at the same time, they have also brought harm to children's eyes. Children who play with mobile phones since childhood are in a state of tension in their eyes because they stare at the screen for a long time, which can easily cause problems such as eye strain, dryness and vision loss. Children who don't play with mobile phones have better eye health and fewer vision problems because of more outdoor activities and eye rest.
3. Inattention gap
Children who play with their mobile phones from an early age are accustomed to dynamic and stimulating screen content, and it is difficult to concentrate on the relatively mundane real-life environment. This type of ADHD is generally manifested by inattention during activities such as study, work, etc. Children who do not play with mobile phones are accustomed to a static environment from an early age, and are able to concentrate better and have relatively good academic performance.
While mobile phones and other electronic devices have become essential tools for families, there are steps we can take to help children develop healthy habits.
1. Limit the time of use
Parents can set a limit on how long their children can use electronic devices to avoid their children becoming overly dependent on devices such as mobile phones. At the same time, parents should also set a good example and arrange their mobile phone use time reasonably.
2. Diversified activities
Encourage children to participate in a variety of activities such as outdoor sports, connecting with others, reading books, etc., to help them enrich their lives. This will not only help your child develop good language skills, but also help with eye health and concentration.
3. Establish norms
Establish family norms so that children are clear about their own code of conduct. Parents can work with their children to make rules on the use of mobile phones, such as prohibiting the use of mobile phones before eating and going to bed, so as to develop good living habits.
Children who play with mobile phones and those who don't play with mobile phones from an early age will have a bigger and bigger gap when they grow up. Gaps in language skills, eye health, and concentration can all affect a child's development and learning. Therefore, as parents, we need to guide our children to use electronic products correctly and cultivate good living habits and healthy lifestyles. Let children have a happy, healthy and well-rounded childhood from an early age.