Turning to digital media policy to learn more about this increasingly important context for young children.
Turning to digital media policy to learn more about this increasingly important context for young children. While family, school, and community policies have been around for a long time, digital media policy is new. There is less evidence on it, and yet it is quickly beWe coming a lightning rod for strong opinions:
Should young children see screens? If so, at what age and how often?
Can it be beneficial? Can it be detrimental?
What sorts of images, programming or interactions should young children experience on screens?
Read the selection below and then contribute to the discussion on whether government should intervene in children’s screen time.
Prompt
Read the article below that attempts to review the effects screen time on young children. Then, contribute to the discussion by reflecting on whether government should have a policy on digital media for children.
Read. Bowles, N. “A dark consensus about screens and kids begins to emerge in the Silicon Valley.” (Links to an external site.)
New York Times, October 26, 2018. PDF version of the article above here.
As you read this selection, consider the following questions:
Comment. Post a comment to the discussion below in which you address the questions below.
What is the new “dark” consensus about screens and kids?
What role should government have on digital policy for kids?
If there is a government role, how should it be done?
Can digital devices become positive forces in lifting young children and enriching parenting practices?
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