Today I am being lazy! This is a guest post, written by Kira. A subject close to my heart, as it is commonly known that Tablets are very beneficial to Autistic children.
So I will hand you over to Kira.....
Tablets for kids: cute or completely over the top?
For
21st century
children, using a computer is as important a step as learning to read
and write. Parents wishing to raise tech-savvy kids will of course
want to introduce them to technology early, and a tablet is an easy
place for little hands to get to grips with the basics. Having
spotted tots tinkering away on their parents' gadgets, certain
companies are releasing products that will make the learning process
even easier.
Aiming
to corner the children's market, Samsung Galaxy 3 Kids comes
with a plastic exterior and child-friendly software, and is served by
a specialised app store. The price is yet to be announced, but
experts predict it will retail at around £200.
Predictably,
the issue of tech for toddlers has divided parents. Some see tablets
for kids as unnecessary, arguing that active and engaging play with
parents and siblings is better for a child’s development, and that
creativity is fostered by playing with paints, crayons and blocks,
not by pressing icons on a screen. Since many children will learn to
use technology at school, they don't need to depend on it during
playtime as well.
However,
other parents argue that teaching their kids about the latest
advances in IT will mean they are better able to adapt as technology
improves. In the long term, it might even boost their career
opportunities: many contemporary programmers cut their teeth on the
ZX Spectrum or BBC Model B microcomputer. Some
studies
have also shown that fast-paced video games can actually improve
visual capabilities, meaning that playing on a device may be as
important for kids as other learning activities.
Whether
you're a technophobe or gadget guru, there's no doubt that the
digital age has created opportunities unknown to previous
generations. While it's crucial to expose your child to many
different games and experiences, to give them an invaluable early
introduction to the world of technology, shop
for a Samsung Galaxy.
x Ojo x
Our tablet is a definite need in this house. It does so much more than just educate him, it helps him calm down and restore his balance.
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