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The Impact of Technology on Families

The Impact of Technology on Families. Objective 2.02. Personal Computers “the good things” Advantages. Software and games help people learn about academic subjects and develop computer skills needed in the workplace. Internet.

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The Impact of Technology on Families

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  1. The Impact of Technology on Families Objective 2.02

  2. Personal Computers “the good things”Advantages • Software and games help people learn about academic subjects and develop computer skills needed in the workplace.

  3. Internet • The Internet helps people gather and pass on information in a matter of seconds!

  4. Advantages of Computers and the Internet • E-mail/Text - Write and send messages to people in seconds. • Web pages allow one to get entertainment, education, product information, and to buy and sell goods and services. • Chat rooms - Forums where several people can communicate at one time.

  5. Disadvantages of Computers“the bad things”Parental Concerns • Children spend too much time with computers and often do not develop social skills. • Video games with violence have a disturbing impact on child behavior and emotional development.

  6. Parental Computer Concerns • Some web sites offer rewards to children who share personal information, and lure children using cartoon characters to inappropriate sites. • Child molesters sometimes talk to children in chat rooms or social networking sites and pretend to be other children.

  7. What can a parent do? What can a parent do? • Help your children manage computer time wisely. • Place your computer in a common room and supervise use.

  8. Parents Can: • Tell children NOT to give any personal information including real names, telephone, address, credit card numbers, etc. Never agree to meet with “friend” without your parent. • Use software filtering programs to block inappropriate web sites and monitor computer use by your child.

  9. Music Music downloads, CDd’s, the radio, and music videos. • Many contain messages suggesting sex, violence, and immorality. • Because Children are impressionable, these messages can be harmful to them. • Preview music before buying and listen to your child’s music. Select CD’s by checking parental advisories on the label.

  10. Television“the good things” • Many educational and entertaining programs are available • Children can view important moments in history such as flights into space • Families can connect and talk about family values by watching family shows together.

  11. TelevisionParental Concerns and Issues • Too much time is spent watching TV. • The average American child spends 21 to 23 hours a week watching television. • Physical and intellectual growth may be stifled.

  12. Violence • There are 15 to 25 violent acts per hour in cartoons. • Children become more fearful, less sensitive to the pain and suffering of others, and show more aggressive behavior. • Children exposed to TV violence are more likely to hit, argue, disobey and not complete tasks.

  13. Commercials • Children’s TV shows have ads that ask children to buy certain toys. • Food preferences may be influenced by commercials for sugary food products (cereals), candy and other unhealthy food items.

  14. TV Parental Concerns and Issues Children often cannot distinguish between the real world and the TV fantasy world. Behavior shown is often irresponsible and is presented as if it is normal behavior.

  15. What should a Parent Do? What should a Parent Do? • Read to your children when young so they will develop an interest in books. • Encourage good study habits and time management skills. Children then can learn to set priorities. • Set limits for TV watching or eliminate it completely to focus on hobbies, reading, and conversation.

  16. Experts’ Recommendations for TV Viewing • Set rules for viewing, have weekly limits. • Choose acceptable programming and viewing times. • Screen programs and movies before letting your child watch. • No more than 1 hour for preschoolers and 2 hours for school-age children daily.

  17. More recommendations for parents: • Watch programs with your child so that you can talk with one another about what you have seen. • Talk about your family values so children can put what they see in perspective. • Help children learn critical viewing skills so they can tell fact from fantasy and good from bad. • Help your children develop responsible viewing habits.

  18. THEEND Time for your 2.02 CTE Post Assessment Review Influence of impact of technology on the family.

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