Examining the Effect of Smartphones on Child Development

Activate parental guidance screening measures: Many electronic devices come packaged with parental guidance options, and PBS recommended parents take advantage of these. Because tablet and smartphone technology could expose children to inappropriate content, parents must be proactive in protecting their children in digital spaces.

Apply screen time boundaries: As children use smartphone technology, screen time limits can help reduce their likelihood of developing an unhealthy dependency. Parents can get creative about when children can and cannot use their smartphones, and as long as they remain consistent in their boundaries, children will be likelier to build a healthy relationship with technology.

Screen the content their children consume: Before children use a new smart technology, parents should be mindful about the content their children will consume.

The effect of smartphones on child development will continue to be a hotly debated and explored topic in the coming years. As technology continues to progress at a rapid rate, psychologists and clinicians need to stay ahead of the curve. To help keep this conversation progressing, more research needs to be done.
The best way to contribute to the growing body of research on the intersection of child development and technology is to learn from experienced psychologists in the classroom. A B.A. in Psychology will prepare any interested candidate to approach this topic critically and meaningfully.
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