Are you (or is somebody you know) addicted to your technology? Probably. This summary of Dr. Rosen's new book, iDisorder: Understanding Our Obsession with Technology and Overcoming Its Hold on Us, is a sobering analysis of the effect of technology on people's brains.
As parents, we want the best for our children. The people marketing technology to us know that, so they naturally appeal to our desire to provide the best by telling us that children need to learn how to use technology, or that technology is "educational."
While these claims may be true in some cases, we also need to realize that technology is powerful, and must be used carefully. We may be literally re-wiring the brains of our young children, contributing to ADHD, anxiety, and other psychological issues.
Like anything else, parents should set limits on the use of technology (and any other "screen time"), make clear expectations about when and how it should be used, and enforce certain restrictions to make sure children get enough exercise, rest, and face-to-face social interaction.
You can read the article here.
