1/16/2018 2:36:18 PM
When the iPad first arrived it was such an expensive - and rare - piece of kit that we couldn't imagine many people placing them in the hands of toddlers. But the iPad, and iPhone, have both been tremendously popular and the multi-touch interface is incredibly easy for children to pick up and start using. And the iPad is an amazing educational tool, packed with apps from some of the biggest names in education.
We are seeing more and more children of a very early age using iPads. The amount of time on screens actually increases as children grow to adulthood.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian Society of Pediatrics state that:
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Modern life has made us dependent upon technology for many of our needs—communication, entertainment, business. Not using devices with screens isn't really much of an option if you want your child to lead a normal life. Instead, make sure your child understands the basics about safe screen use: