Kids and Tablets

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Furqan Khan

Is using tablets good for children's’ health?

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Why do kids like tablets?

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Games

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Spotting

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It is how we use these devices that determine if it is a good or bad thing. Yes, tablets can be useful in developing technological skills and can lead to improvement in education. Overusing or misusing it can be have psychological and health effects.

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Resources

• http://techcrunch.com/2013/10/03/kids-love-tablets/ • http://www.bestkiddy.com/pros-and-cons-preschooler-tablet-pc/ • http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/379959/Children-are-

taking-to-tablets-but-is-it-good-for-their-health • http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2479109/The-signs-

child-addicted-iPad--digital-detox.html • http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/10008707/Toddlers-

becoming-so-addicted-to-iPads-they-require-therapy.html • http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2548365/As-revealed-

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