Digital devices and developing child

Abstract

This article provides an overview on the effects of digital devices use on children's physical, cognitive, and social development. While no one can argue the benefits of advanced technology in today’s world, connection to these devices may have resulted in a disconnection from what society should value most, the next generation. Rather than providing children with more video games, TVs in the car, and the latest iPods and cell phone devices, creating a deep and widening chasm between parent and child, let’s resolve to do more hugging, playing, rough housing, and conversing with our children.