How excessive smartphone and tablet use can hurt child development

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The fast-paced visuals common in TV programmes can shorten attention spans and make it harder for children to engage with slower, more thoughtful activities like reading

Social media can lead to negative self-comparisons and lower self-esteem

Using tablets and smartphones as a go-to tactic to soothe upset children could also reduce opportunities for young children to practise emotional coping skills and lead to increased difficulty controlling their emotions down the road....This could manifest as rapid mood shifts and heightened impulsivity. The bright colours and fast-paced app-switching on a tablet can also overstimulate children’s brains, making it harder for them to focus on non-digital activities.

Qns: 

1. To what extent does technology have a positive impact on children?

2. Social media does more harm than good.’ Do you agree? Why or why not? ('O' level 2024)