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Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by askifa1: 9:19am On Mar 05, 2018 |
Nowadays, smartphones are used by everyone including kids. Yes, kids. As a kid, I remember I wasn’t even allowed to pick calls on the landline at home let alone own a smartphone; but fast forward to present day, kids own smartphones that even a working class adult wouldn’t dare to own. Kids of today have become smarter and brighter that they have little or no difficulty navigating any model of these smartphones. Of course, this cannot be prevented because we are in the digital age however; some people fail to consider the side effects smartphones might have on these kids. Bear in mind that unlike in the past, these kids grow up early and are exposed to all sorts of things so; it is advisable to have second thoughts before buying a smartphone for these kids. Below are five reasons why kids don’t need a smartphone. Cyber-Bullying Wikipedia defines cyber-bullying as a form of bullying or harassment using electronic means and it is mostly common among kids. These harmful bullying behaviours can include posting rumours, threats, sexual remarks, a victims’ personal information or derogatory speeches. This can lead to low self-esteem, suicide, depression or even death at a very young age. Poor Academic Performance Many schools ban students from bringing their mobile phones to school because most mobile phones have the ability to look up information online and can also double as a calculator; in short, the ways that these kids use these mobile devices to their advantage are numerous. For many kids who own smartphones, their new book is Facebook. They spend so much time on social media that they barely pick their books to read thus affecting their output and performance in school. Early Exposure to Pornographic Contents With a smartphone, kids get unrestricted access to various pornographic and inappropriate contents online. Parents are always not aware of this except their online activities are checked however; it might even go unnoticed because these kids are so smart they know how to hide these contents. Early Addiction According to a recent study, one in 11 children aged 8-18 years are addicted to technology while many are now also suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). They can only concentrate on their smartphones and can’t learn if they cannot pay attention. So, if a child is having ADD, it is time to take away that mobile phone from them and this will help them break the addiction before it becomes uncontrollable. Sleep Deprivation A child who is addicted to a smartphone will deprive himself sleep. The consequence of sleep denied is terrible because it will affect their overall life cycle. Even as adults, we all know how messed up our day can be without adequate sleep and we definitely don’t want that for our kids. Hopefully, these reasons have given you some things to think about when deciding why it may be a good idea to buy your child a smartphone but whatever you decide, keep in mind that we all want what’s best for our children. They don’t have to always like us for it, but I can guarantee one day they’ll look back and love us for it! source: https://www.askifa.ng/five-reasons-kids-not-smartphone/ 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by wwwtortoise(m): 11:33am On Mar 05, 2018 |
Bullying is not peculiar to online alone; it happens offline at school and playground. Number 2 is a debatable point as smartphones if used properly and under guidance can improve academic pursuit of kids. There are many ways to avoid exposure to porn sites. One of them is via site-locking on the targeted device. Addiction is subjective. The keyword is moderation and can be achieved in multiple ways. Sleep deprivation is out of the equation as many things tend to deprive us all sleep from time to time. Ps: do not deny them the opportunity to get acquainted with technology at the early stage. However this should be done with close supervision. I. T. C is the future. 36 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by darthv: 11:33am On Mar 05, 2018 |
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Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by hotpepe: 11:33am On Mar 05, 2018 |
All the reasons you gave affects adults too, almost the same way it affects kids. |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by snipesdam(m): 11:33am On Mar 05, 2018 |
3 and (4=5) |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by FuckFuckBoy(m): 11:33am On Mar 05, 2018 |
Na that porn worse pass sha.I escaped scrutiny by using Uc browser to download porn after which I shifted them to video locker and then I clear history ![]() 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by CuriousMynd: 11:34am On Mar 05, 2018 |
I hear. |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by fhranchez(m): 11:35am On Mar 05, 2018 |
so true....although it has it's advantages and disadvantage |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by oPPOSEE: 11:35am On Mar 05, 2018 |
The earlier you own a smartphone, the better for you. Oyibo kids do that, your olodo son better pass them? DUNCE. 3 Likes |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by yemajiteru(m): 11:36am On Mar 05, 2018 |
You should have said.... Reasons why you kids will not own a smartphone.... |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by Chyolive(f): 11:36am On Mar 05, 2018 |
Smart fones are not for kids, cos once the addiction starts, the rest is story. 6 Likes |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by MhizzAJ(f): 11:37am On Mar 05, 2018 |
I don't see anything wrong in a kid owning a smartphone |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by just2endowed: 11:38am On Mar 05, 2018 |
askifa1: Mehn, I think i will retrieve my kid sis phone |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by Nobody: 11:38am On Mar 05, 2018 |
Imagine? |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by Britishcoins(m): 11:38am On Mar 05, 2018 |
You are wrong, I will buy it for my kids 1 Like |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by ghiloman28(m): 11:39am On Mar 05, 2018 |
ok |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by Divay22(f): 11:45am On Mar 05, 2018 |
It's not wrong getting them a phone, but pls that phone should be monitored.. |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by Mandrake007(m): 11:48am On Mar 05, 2018 |
man forget the rest,Porn is the reason why you shouldn't get kids smartphones,the effect of other activities such as social media are not as damaging and addictive as porn especially for a young age,i read on here sometime ago about a young preteen girl who was a lesbian Porn freak ![]() |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by omoranmilowo: 11:56am On Mar 05, 2018 |
Let those who have ear, hear what the spirit say. Enough for the wise. |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by uuzba(m): 11:57am On Mar 05, 2018 |
No 1, Pornography No 2, Pornography No 3, Pornography No 4, Pornography No 5, Pornography. - In 2007, when Steve Jobs was releasing the 1st IPhone, the target Audience was BUSINESS MEN AND WOMEN. Smartphone has never been a toy. - If you are looking for toys for your children, send them to my house. I have woodwork and carpentry, and plenty BOOKS, to occupy their minds. I have a farm in my backyard. Plenty grass to cut, bush to clear. Our parents did all these. Nothing happened to them 5 Likes |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by chuks34(m): 12:02pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
smart kids watch porn with ignitio mode |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by rawtouch: 12:08pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
its like you want the children to do you strong thing.. ![]() |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by Nymeria247(m): 12:09pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
Dear Op, This is the kind of reasoning that gave us analogue leadership. My 4 year old daughter already has a smartphone though without internet connectivity and I am thrilled to see her navigate games and puzzles that I can barely figure out..... Activation of Parental guidance features and firewalls on internet browsers would also nullify the point you made about Pornography. Welcome to the exciting digital age. 3 Likes |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by thesicilian: 12:14pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
Very valid points listed above. Thank you OP. Not surprised many people here don't see any reason why kids should not have smart phones. They themselves are barely out of that age group. 1 Like |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by Josephjnr(m): 12:25pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
Kworet! |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by stevups(m): 12:37pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
uuzba: |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by Gerrard59(m): 12:44pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
Yet tomorrow, they will desire their kids become the next Zurkerberg and Nick D'Aloisio. ![]() Moderation is the key. 1 Like |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by Gerrard59(m): 12:46pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
uuzba: ![]() ![]() Yeah.... By creating an environment where nothing works and there is no constant electricity after 57 years of independence. 3 Likes |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by Dearlord(m): 12:48pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
All thé above mentioned are preventable and I guess that the opposite should have been the case. |
Re: Five Reasons Why Kids Should Not Own A Smartphone by Stanleyandblack: 1:11pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
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