TECHNOLOGY’S

IMPACT ON
CHILD DEVELOPMENT

85% Recent surveys show that 85% of

parents allow their young
children access to technology:
tablets, smartphones, televisions,
and computers.

“Face-to-face
communication with
another human being is Children have more difficulty
much richer, much more understanding sounds from
devices such as smartphones
protective and meaningful and tablets as opposed to
in the sense of human hearing the voice of an actual
connection than even … person trying to communicate.
talking on a telephone.”
Dr. Michael Rich

86% 72% 15%

Parents satisfied with Parents concerned with Parents who do not allow
technology’s effect on technology use screen time at home
their children Screen time includes There is zero access to
They associate their inappropriate content, devices and more outdoor
children’s strong affects sleep, and takes time and face to face
comprehension of away from outdoor time. interaction is encouraged.
literacy with tablet use.

The duration of screen time is crucial in homes that

allow children access to smartphones, tablets,
televisions, and computers. Child development experts
emphasize the importance of consciousness - that
screen time should not replace what is most essential
for child development: human interaction.

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