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| A study by scientists at the University of Boston School of Medicine found using iPads and other electronic devices to placate a child during a tantrum could stunt development of empathy, social and problem solving skills typically obtained by exploring, unstructured play and interacting with their peers (file image) |
by Lizzie Parry, Daily Mail online,
2 February 2015
- Scientists warn regular use of electronic devices to placate children could interfere with development of empathy, social and problem solving skills
- These skills are typically obtained by exploring, unstructured play and interacting with peers, they said
- Study found e-books and learning apps are wasted on children under two
- Parents encouraged to try apps before their children and to use learning apps with them to enhance learning skills
Giving a child an iPad or smartphone to calm them down during a tantrum could stunt their development, scientists have warned.
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- Scientists warn regular use of electronic devices to placate children could interfere with development of empathy, social and problem solving skills
- These skills are typically obtained by exploring, unstructured play and interacting with peers, they said
- Study found e-books and learning apps are wasted on children under two
- Parents encouraged to try apps before their children and to use learning apps with them to enhance learning skills
Giving a child an iPad or smartphone to calm them down during a tantrum could stunt their development, scientists have warned.