I watched a few of those cake videos and the narratives certainly don't match the video at all. There is something seriously wrong with whoever is responsible for that mess
Interesting stuff, but I see a glaring correlation vs causality error with these lines of research.
I don't think it's the excessive screen time in itself that causes the development delays, but rather the absence of pedagogic values and meaningful, direct human contact. That's the crux of the matter that should be glaringly obvious, but for whatever reasons (possibly cultural and industrial) is not all too often considered.
The current line of thought hinges on compulsively shifting blame to technology, when the real solution would be found elsewhere - in promoting responsible technological usage patterns and shifting the cultural focus to increased parental accountability... and to make that feasible, it would require pushing for more humane work schedules that would allow parents with available time and energy to actually parent their kids.
I agree. However, knowing that it is addictive and that we protect kids from other addictive substances, but offer this one up from the time they have enough awareness to know to pay attention, it is bound to create some problems in brain development.
Recent research (within few decades) has convincingly posited that all addiction could be a misguided attempt to fill up an endless emotional hole acquired in early development - this adds yet another intriguing layer to this puzzle.
I strongly suggest watching Gabor Maté's seminal documentary " The Wisdom of Trauma" for a clearer perspective on these lines of research
I watched a few of those cake videos and the narratives certainly don't match the video at all. There is something seriously wrong with whoever is responsible for that mess
Right?
Interesting stuff, but I see a glaring correlation vs causality error with these lines of research.
I don't think it's the excessive screen time in itself that causes the development delays, but rather the absence of pedagogic values and meaningful, direct human contact. That's the crux of the matter that should be glaringly obvious, but for whatever reasons (possibly cultural and industrial) is not all too often considered.
The current line of thought hinges on compulsively shifting blame to technology, when the real solution would be found elsewhere - in promoting responsible technological usage patterns and shifting the cultural focus to increased parental accountability... and to make that feasible, it would require pushing for more humane work schedules that would allow parents with available time and energy to actually parent their kids.
I agree. However, knowing that it is addictive and that we protect kids from other addictive substances, but offer this one up from the time they have enough awareness to know to pay attention, it is bound to create some problems in brain development.
I'm on board with that, and I'll add:
Recent research (within few decades) has convincingly posited that all addiction could be a misguided attempt to fill up an endless emotional hole acquired in early development - this adds yet another intriguing layer to this puzzle.
I strongly suggest watching Gabor Maté's seminal documentary " The Wisdom of Trauma" for a clearer perspective on these lines of research
It's not available currently. Disappointing.
Ooo! I like documentaries. I will look it up
Why be sorry. A step on the path of self-understanding is a good thing.
Self interest is how humans have survived as long as we have.