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Discussion on: Parents of DEV: How are you teaching your children about technology?

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yucer

There are some concerns about the exposure of children to screens.

Somebody told me that the rich people from the tech world (like Bill Gates, etc...) don't allow they children to use screen devices at all. I wonder if that's true.

I like more those toys that teach to code, but I think it is for 3+ years plus.

In the meanwhile, there is no play like a ball.

They need to go outside and learn how the world works, before starting to understand the information on it.

My advice is to stimulate them to read books first.

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orbatos

+++! For the ball, hand, body, eye coordination is very important. Additionally keep an eye on actual literacy and writing as a physical skill. I view reading off of tablets regularly as ok, but in addition to other physically interactive things. Note that eink displays are better for eye strain and backlit displays (regular screens) should not be used at night as they affect sleep cycles.