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Clare Carey's avatar

I couldn't believe it when at the Raiders sold out game on the weekend and there are kids sitting watching stuff on ipads or their parents phones.

I don't think it helps that tablets have been introduced in a lot of primary schools for learning making having screens an essential part of learning.

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Ben Alexander's avatar

Such a tricky balance as screens can be great for education!

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Paul Martin's avatar

Could not agree more Ben.

Screens, from whatever source, a free being used by parents as an unpaid babysitter. We need to get outside, in the back yard or further afield with our kids on digital detox time,

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Ben Alexander's avatar

Cheers Paul. I guess to go a bit deeper, why do you think so many parents are choosing the unpaid babysitter option?

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AW's avatar

Thank you so much for your honesty in stating what some feel is rude or judgmental. As an educator for almost 30 years, I have witnessed the dumbing down of our schools and society due to so much technology taking place of hands on learning, discovering, respectful discourse, and human connection. AI & ChatGPT may have their place along with other technologies. That being said, entire civilizations were built and developed, still standing today, all without social media, but with human connections and the capacity to handle different situations and navigate hardships.

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Ben Alexander's avatar

Cheers mate and sometimes I think what people call rude or judgemental is just an uncomfortable truth.

I actually think society has gotten smarter in many areas, but I agree we’ve lost some of the hands-on learning and human connection you’re talking about. For me it’s about finding a better balance with tech as a society. We don’t need to ditch it, but we do need to dial it back a bit. Even companies like Apple are helping by making it easy for people to track their screentime.

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