Technology is the very core of how kids these days communicate, learn, and make friendships. While digital tools have created enormous opportunities, many have expressed concern over the impact such technologies have on social development in children. This post looks at the positive and negative influence of technology and further extends advice to parents, educators, and policy-makers to help in attaining healthy social development for our children amidst the ever-growing digital world. Positive Impact of Technology on Social Development Improvement in Communication and Contact Digital media, particularly the social networking sites, have facilitated children to remain in touch with others at a distance. These sites become a place of building confidence and gaining social skills when children find personal contact too exhausting or stressful. According to Best, Manktelow, and Taylor (2014), social networking sites can enhance social contact, especially in the case of children who feel...
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