10 Reasons Why Handheld Devices Should Be Banned for Children Under the Age of 12
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I don't care if 10 yr. old use an iPhone. I'm more concerned about the 22 yr. old douchebag texting in the car in front of me. That loser is going to get me killed.
Coming back from the school run this morning, I noticed in the on coming traffic that a lot of people appeared to be texting or using phones rather than looking at the road. Okay, they were moving at the standard 0.1 mph, but still.
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Actually it's probably the one coming at you from the side that's most likely to do serious damage. But inattention generally results in accidents due to not stopping in time, or going straight on at corners, and that's going to impact people in front of the person not watching.
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Not just hand-held. Has no one noticed the increase ADD/ADHD/ABCDEFG/ETC/Autism pretty much coincides with all the teach-your-children-to-read-before-the-can-use-the-toilet books and videos and games and crap? You over-stimulate someone and bad things happen.
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I've basically disconnected as much as possible - after having been wired to the core for a decade. No video games, no network connectivity at home, no cable/satelite tv, no smart phone, etc. Somehow, I'm still always busy, and somehow, I absolutely do not miss those things (except when I am in a hurry and need a piece of information - like... oops, I need a "schedule A" form to finish my taxes). I feel much more able to cope with the necessities of life for not wasting so much time with electronics. My kids are aware of what gaming is - via friends of course - but have different hobbies instead. They are fun in a different way, but allow my kids to excel in certain areas of life. I feel I'm a much better Dad as well, as I don't have to feel guilty about shooing away the kids so I can hit max level on that new MMORPG, or give complete concentration to the RTS. Instead, all my hobbies and freetime are spent with the kids. :cool: I am satisfied.
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I don't care if 10 yr. old use an iPhone. I'm more concerned about the 22 yr. old douchebag texting in the car in front of me. That loser is going to get me killed.
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I have no idea where that came from. I think the Hamsters were pished again. :laugh:
"Again" implies there was a period where it was not.
cheers Chris Maunder
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"Again" implies there was a period where it was not.
cheers Chris Maunder
Thanks for the perdy shield, does it protect against stupid?
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Thanks for the perdy shield, does it protect against stupid?
That's planned in the v.Next release.
cheers Chris Maunder
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Not just hand-held. Has no one noticed the increase ADD/ADHD/ABCDEFG/ETC/Autism pretty much coincides with all the teach-your-children-to-read-before-the-can-use-the-toilet books and videos and games and crap? You over-stimulate someone and bad things happen.
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I've basically disconnected as much as possible - after having been wired to the core for a decade. No video games, no network connectivity at home, no cable/satelite tv, no smart phone, etc. Somehow, I'm still always busy, and somehow, I absolutely do not miss those things (except when I am in a hurry and need a piece of information - like... oops, I need a "schedule A" form to finish my taxes). I feel much more able to cope with the necessities of life for not wasting so much time with electronics. My kids are aware of what gaming is - via friends of course - but have different hobbies instead. They are fun in a different way, but allow my kids to excel in certain areas of life. I feel I'm a much better Dad as well, as I don't have to feel guilty about shooing away the kids so I can hit max level on that new MMORPG, or give complete concentration to the RTS. Instead, all my hobbies and freetime are spent with the kids. :cool: I am satisfied.
Your description reminds me of my dad when I was growing up. (Mum too). I don't have kids yet, but I hope to be available like that when I do.
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I rather think it is the diagnosis that is increasing, not the incidence. back in teh day someone who is now diagnosed with an acronym was probably just 'a handfull' or plain 'naughty'
Except all the "hyper-active" (etc) kids I knew growing up grew up to be normal adults, no long-term ill effects. Maybe the box they're trying to put everyone in is just too small these days.
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The idiocy of this article can be wrapped up in point 2 which begins "Technology use restricts movement..." Not may, but an absolute statement. Never mind that a tablet allows movement, but reading also restricts movement, as does sitting in church, playing board games, eating dinner, sitting in a classroom, lying in a crib, taking a nap, being in a car seat, sitting in a swing....
