A study has been done on the brains of children (current generation). Where once-upon-a-time - we were told that we would get square eyes and mushy brains from too much tv or computer games, it is not the case for children today.
Why?
Well, when we were children, the studies were indeed right - our brains did not respond to the stimulus, and infact we were almost in a 'mediative' state. But not today - the current generation actually interact with the stimulus and their brains respond in surprising ways to those of previous generations.
In saying all of that - my children have very limited exposure to computer games (about once a fortnight) and when they do play - they are just educational games. I am more of the old school - "Go outside and play"!
But we (as a society) have to recognise that our world has changed, and will continue to change, and our children will have to operate in a future that NO ONE can predict. In generations before ours, children could grow up and be sure of the future ahead, but no longer.
Have you noticed that our children can operate technology with greater ease than most adults can? It is quite an experience to see what teenagers can do with technology - my school students are a constant source of information and education (for me!). They are learning in new and exciting ways - so different to any other generation before.
Hey - this might sound like a bit of soap-box.....sorry! Kinda funny mood I am in at the moment......LOL!
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