Modern Technology

Modern technology has not only taken over our living rooms but also our children 's bedrooms and classrooms. Gadgets, computers, and video games are found almost everywhere and are being used by age-groups ranging from 0-99, often with very little limitation. Considering the following research and due to extensive studies, research suggests that parents and educators should limit children 's modern technology use because it limits their creativity, and can have harmful effects on their physical, social, and psychological development.

There is a large variety of technology used, ranging by popularity and age-groups. Smartphones, Apple products such as the iPhone, iPad or iPod, as well as gaming devices whether they are portable like a Nintendo

Technology has made its ' way into doctor 's offices or hospital rooms helping children cope with illnesses or teaching them how to adjust to their conditions. Additionally, for therapeutic purposes, psychologists use specific programs or games to work with mental health patients or the dietician may order the obese child to exercise with a fitness-oriented game. Equally significant are the educational advantages. In the United States, many school districts provide their K-12 schools with highly developed technological items such as iPads for the students individual use, computers in each classroom and not to forget the smart board that has long replaced the traditional chalkboard. All these items provide teachers and students alike with an abundance of information right at their fingertips. With that being said, it is important that teachers don 't completely replace traditional teaching methods with technology use. Especially for elementary school children, it is crucial to learn the process of writing without the use of a keyboard. Handwriting is becoming an extinct art form and research on google or other search engines eliminate the use of a