Do tech devices hinder or help children in their learning? What are the pros and cons of giving children these devices?
They hinder development and learning, as most programs on the devices are American-made.
Our son was great at spelling, but then his school started using the iPad for tests and his spelling went downhill. All because he did not understand the accent.
- John McLean
I have seen parents handing their smartphones and other devices to babies and toddlers to stop them from crying.
Smartphones are not pacifiers.
Children learn best by interacting with people, not with a screen.
- Gabriel Chia
Modern tech inventions are both good and bad... It all depends on how the children use the gadgets.
It is acceptable for children to use the devices as long as they do not overdo it... It all comes down to usage in moderation.
- Peter Tan
How much say should parents have in their children's lives? At what age should our youth be allowed to make their own decisions?
Someone once wrote: "Parents bring up their children, but children grow up by themselves." Parents must nurture their children through values and by example, and take responsibility for their upbringing.
Children should be offered a spread of options to choose from and develop their own destinies. Parents should not live their dreams and ambitions through their children.
- Benhur Sebastian
Once the children show some responsibility, then maybe we can discuss decision-making.
- Petra Hadi
I think parents would love to let their children make their own decisions. The issue is whether the decisions made by their children are good ones.
Parents will always want to have a say, until their children are prepared to face the repercussions of their own bad decisions.
- Ericson Tham
They hinder development and learning, as most programs on the devices are American-made.
Our son was great at spelling, but then his school started using the iPad for tests and his spelling went downhill. All because he did not understand the accent.
- John McLean
I have seen parents handing their smartphones and other devices to babies and toddlers to stop them from crying.
Smartphones are not pacifiers.
Children learn best by interacting with people, not with a screen.
- Gabriel Chia
Modern tech inventions are both good and bad... It all depends on how the children use the gadgets.
It is acceptable for children to use the devices as long as they do not overdo it... It all comes down to usage in moderation.
- Peter Tan
How much say should parents have in their children's lives? At what age should our youth be allowed to make their own decisions?
Someone once wrote: "Parents bring up their children, but children grow up by themselves." Parents must nurture their children through values and by example, and take responsibility for their upbringing.
Children should be offered a spread of options to choose from and develop their own destinies. Parents should not live their dreams and ambitions through their children.
- Benhur Sebastian
Once the children show some responsibility, then maybe we can discuss decision-making.
- Petra Hadi
I think parents would love to let their children make their own decisions. The issue is whether the decisions made by their children are good ones.
Parents will always want to have a say, until their children are prepared to face the repercussions of their own bad decisions.
- Ericson Tham
