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Effects Of Technology On The Next Generation

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The Next Generation From computers filling whole rooms to cellphones fitting in the palm of our hands, technology has come a long way. With the advancements that have been made we are able to dive into a whole new world of possibilities like never before. We are all able to communicate with someone miles away in an instant, as well as obtain vast amounts of countless information for any purpose on a whim. Technology has helped this generation develop. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the next. With technology being integrated in our society more than ever before, young children are being exposed to technology at such a young age that it is becoming detrimental to their wellbeing. With there being various applications and programs designed for children to play and learn from parents would think that technology is vital for their upbringing, but they could not be more misinformed. According to the article “The Influence of Young Children's Use of Technology on Their Learning: A Review” by member of the Department of Early Childhood Education at the National Taitung University, Ching-Ting Hsin and fellow colleagues Ming-Chaun Li and Chin Chung Tsai from the Nation Taiwan University, the programs are causing some negative effects on children. In their research they have come to “believe that the use of technologies may impede these children’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development” from prolonged use (Hsin 1). Of course there are some positives to

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