I don’t know about you, but sometimes I think my 7-year-old knows more about the various gadgets that fill our lives than I do. Is it really such a bad thing that I go to my toddler to fix my tablet though?
Its almost like they get it better than we do, probably because they do…. We grew up with building blocks and small puzzles to help stimulate thinking at a young age. But now all of that and much more is at the click of a button. There are apps and games that can keep a toddler occupied for hours on end.
This even continues up through teens and young adults. They are using more devices and spending more time on them than all the other age groups combined. Whether it’s a phone, tablet, or computer, chances are the kids know more about them than we do.
But what exactly does this mean for the future generation and the generations that will be taking care of us when we are old and grey?
This infographic takes a look at how children are really on top of the whole gadget thing that’s engulfing us. No matter what your opinion on children and gadgets are, this is some useful information to think about and consider when it comes to your kids and the future that is in their hands.