Technology is being developed to encourage children to eat by enticing them with a video game. Children who eat their vegetables will gain 15 minutes of video time. We are a technical society, but there needs to be a balance between technology and human contact of parents and children. As a former Information Systems Manager/System Analyst, I believe that we need to embrace technology in our children’s lives, as it does exist. We cannot close our eyes to the world, children as well as adults are exposed to technology daily. A sense of balance is required when dealing with technology. A parent’s role should never be replaced with technology, but rather find the equilibrium between technology and communication. Society affects all of us and how we make decisions including parenting decisions. Whether we read about, hear about it or watch it, we are affected by information somehow. As we travel through the years of being a parent and caring for children, we will encounter many things we disagree and agree with, as there is no perfect solution to raising a child. Knowledge and education are the key to making decisions that will benefit the children and
Technology is being developed to encourage children to eat by enticing them with a video game. Children who eat their vegetables will gain 15 minutes of video time. We are a technical society, but there needs to be a balance between technology and human contact of parents and children. As a former Information Systems Manager/System Analyst, I believe that we need to embrace technology in our children’s lives, as it does exist. We cannot close our eyes to the world, children as well as adults are exposed to technology daily. A sense of balance is required when dealing with technology. A parent’s role should never be replaced with technology, but rather find the equilibrium between technology and communication. Society affects all of us and how we make decisions including parenting decisions. Whether we read about, hear about it or watch it, we are affected by information somehow. As we travel through the years of being a parent and caring for children, we will encounter many things we disagree and agree with, as there is no perfect solution to raising a child. Knowledge and education are the key to making decisions that will benefit the children and