By Annalise Kempen
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In a digital world, where technology has engulfed our lives, most children are exposed to digital gadgets. Shockingly, many children “demand or prefer” digital gadgets over traditional toys, while some parents may think that the sooner they expose their children to gadgets, the better. It is important to consider the benefits and risks of digital devices for children, because so many children are allowed to use them from a very early age.
Teaching the basics
Many young children are exposed to different devices, even before they start attending primary school. Ironically, many parents neglect to teach their children the basics of digital safety as they grow older and their understanding of good and bad, and healthy and dangerous, increases.
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[This is only an extract of an article published in Servamus: May 2026. This article is available for purchase.]