Children know how to use a smartphone, but don’t know how to go to the toilet

Four years old children know how to deal with a smartphone, but can not hold a meaningful conversation or go to the bathroom alone, according to the latest researches of “Daily Mail”, based on a report from British students.

Nearly one in three students in first grade is not ready for classroom activities and educational experts estimated that 194 thousand students will be bad prepared at the start of the school year in September.

The shocking report blames these facts on parents who neglect the development of their children because they are obsessed with their smartphone.Four-year “know how to use touchscreens, but have no idea how to have a conversation,” said one of the directors that was surveyed. The informational and advisory service for executives of educational institutions “The Key”, which conducts the research, consulted with over 1,000 teachers in primary schools and found that tens of thousands of students leave school without basic skills of communication and hygienic habits.

Teachers reported that 8 out of 10 first-graders suffer from a lack of social skills and slurred speech. The majority of 1188’s school principals who participated in the study said that 6 out of 10 students start school with skills in reading and writing, which are below the expected standard.The lack of normal training makes the task of teachers even more severe, the report concluded.

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The kids and the smartphones

When it’s time to buy a mobile phone for their child, the anxious parents start asking themselves a bunch of questions. This is what psychologists advise on the issue.

At what age can a child begin to use a mobile phone?

German scientists have conducted a research to explain the correlation between the use of mobile phones and the health of the children. The results show that there is no direct correlation, but it can not be believed that mobile phones are completely harmless. Indeed, the impact of mobile phones on the body in case of long-term use has not yet been investigated. For example, the pregnant women are advised to use these devices rarely. The scientists recommended to provide the children with a mobile device when they are at least 6-7 years old. And the parents need to explain to their children what are the benefits and the issues with the mobile devices, before letting them get such devices.

How to control your child?

You should carefully and clearly explain to your children that the mobile phone is not a toy. It is also not a subject to boast about among their friends. Therefore, the parents should not buy the latest device model. Tell your children that they should use it only when necessary. And keep in mind that the long staring at the glowing screen can damage the eyesight of the child. You can also try some parental control mobile apps to keep your children safe when using a smartphone.

Should you let your children bring their smartphones at school?

This is an interesting question. On the one hand, the main reason to give your child a cell phone is the ability to stay in touch with him. On the other hand, the lack of precise rules for its use may lead to issues with the teachers and to delays with educational material. Let your children know they should stay off the phone during their classes and they should not try to attract the attention of other children with their device.

Do you have to put a limit?

Putting a limit on outgoing calls is a good idea from a financial point of view – so the children will learn to properly distribute the minutes available. On the other hand, you can try some no limit time so your children can get used to personal responsibility. It’s best to respond to this question according to the nature of the child.