Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Technological advancements have opened the door to social media and limitless sources of information. As of now, a simple smartphone can do wonders for entertainment. With a captivating source of media and entertainment, it is no wonder that

children

can spend hours every day on their smartphones just to quell their boredom, even more than adults with their lack of responsibilities.

While

this

is a good way to keep

children

occupied, there are other valid health and safety concerns in the minds of many.

To begin

with, the internet through the use of smartphones is an open door to creative resources, learning opportunities, and many more that can benefit

children

’s development. Social media can encourage them to be more innovative and practice their critical thinking and other skills they would

otherwise

not learn at school.

This

method of communication can let

children

stay connected with their family and friends, allowing them to make new ones along the way.

On the other hand

, the internet is a space where everyone; both adults and

children

, can travel indiscriminately. Interaction with anyone can happen, even with those of harmful intentions. Letting

children

go about their way without proper supervision can be the same as letting them roam a minefield.

Not to mention

the health concerns connected to the exposure to light from the screen and the posture a child typically has when focused on their phones.

While

these can be solved with parental supervision, a child spending hours every day is simply impossible to monitor with a parent’s tight schedule of responsibilities. In conclusion, despite the advantages thanks to the internet’s storage of information, the possible

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a smartphone can cause to an uneducated child is a proper concern