The Vices of Devices

The Vices of Devices

The dark side of technology has reared its head: What to do

Smart phones are great. We can connect with loved ones, prevent getting lost in a new location, translate our speech in foreign areas, and educate ourselves on more topics than we can possibly imagine. But just like a dark side to the web, digital devices have an ominous alter ego as well.

Adults on this planet far and wide have access to smart phones and tablets, and use them with abandon. Of present concern, along with the fact that excess use of these devices is detrimental to adults, is that this very same technology is also increasingly found in the hands of babes. And there is more than one reason that this is a notable concern. While it’s not an easy feat to control device use in our children, the effort is more than worth our time and attention; read on for some tips that may help with this ongoing battle.