Bejasa, Nicole P.

ADVERSE EFFECTS
OF GADGETS ON KIDS
While gadgets will eventually complement our children’s education as they
enter big school, pediatricians and educators will be the first to say that
toddlers don’t need them to learn at their age.

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Children may first learn about the alphabet, Gadgets actually make a childl ess responsive
colors, and counting through a tablet or a because they are glued to it. They are looking at
laptop, but it’s not the same as learning the screen, something that will not react to
through blocks and other tactile toys. them, so they lack empathy
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Children who are exposed to gadgets
early on lack the opportunities for
social interaction that is crucial in a
young child’s developing brain.
Preschool teachers have noticed an increase in
cases of delayed speech, short attention spans, high
activity levels, less interest in active play, and
difficulty in self-regulating among students who
report daily gadget use of more than one hour.

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Gadgets may get our children to sit still. The mere presence of a mobile device in the
But it gives a false sense of prolonged bedroom at bedtime aside from its use already
attention and prevents children from increased the risk of inadequate sleep, poor sleep
engaging in movement activities. quality, and excessive daytime sleepiness the
next day in children 6 to 19 years old.
References:
Bennett, D. (2019, December 01). Pinoy Experts List Adverse Effects When Kids Learn Alphabet Or Counting On A Gadget.
Retrieved from Smart Parenting: https://www.smartparenting.com.ph/parenting/toddler/effects-gadget-use-a1856-20191201
Veloso, T. S. (2017, September 30). Reasons to Stop Using Gadgets as Babysitters, According to Experts. Retrieved from
Smart Parenting: https://www.smartparenting.com.ph/parenting/preschooler/using-gadgets-to-babysit-your-kids-affects-
mental-development-a1669-20170930-lfrm