• Are you worried technology is impacting your kids' ability to communicate face to face?

    According to a recent study from the Kaiser Family Foundation, the average young American now spends more than seven and a half hours connected to some electronic device. Do you think it's impacting your kids?

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    Total of 422 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

    75.8%
    Yes. I definitely think the more plugged in they are the worse their verbal communication becomes.
    320 votes
    24.2%
    No. As long as it’s not over used, I don’t think technology has a negative impact.
    102 votes
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    No. As long as it’s not over used, I don’t think technology has a negative impact.

    Considering they're using said devices TO communicate with others, no. But communicating face-to-face... that answer's more complicated.

      #1
       - kuskus
       - 4:21 pm EST on Wed Jan 27, 2010
      Yes. I definitely think the more plugged in they are the worse their verbal communication becomes.

      I worry about over exposure to adult content and issues. Children should be aloud to be children. JC, of CamerasForKids.Info

        #2
         - John Crippen Photography
         - 4:27 pm EST on Wed Jan 27, 2010
        Yes. I definitely think the more plugged in they are the worse their verbal communication becomes.

        Yes. My children try to text me from the next room to ask what is for supper. And what ever happened to playing outside with other children

          #3
           - doreen-1588398
           - 6:46 pm EST on Wed Jan 27, 2010
          Yes. I definitely think the more plugged in they are the worse their verbal communication becomes.

          Not only is it hurting their communication skills, but also their spelling skills.

            #4
             - Theresa-907922
             - 7:08 pm EST on Wed Jan 27, 2010
            Yes. I definitely think the more plugged in they are the worse their verbal communication becomes.

            The art of listening, understanding nonverbal language, and inntonation is being lost

              #5
               - Lisa 1704
               - 8:20 pm EST on Wed Jan 27, 2010
              No. As long as it’s not over used, I don’t think technology has a negative impact.

              They interact face to face for 8 hours a day in school. When they go to college they stop depending on the computer to socialize.

                #6
                 - dajaff
                 - 8:39 pm EST on Wed Jan 27, 2010
                No. As long as it’s not over used, I don’t think technology has a negative impact.

                I think it needs to monitored by the parents to make sure it is not used in the wrong way or for to long at a time.

                  #7
                   - jamib
                   - 9:44 pm EST on Wed Jan 27, 2010
                  Yes. I definitely think the more plugged in they are the worse their verbal communication becomes.

                  I have a niece on my friends list on facebook, and her grammar makes my skin crawl! It's all "txt-spk" like "U wnna mt up l8r?" Eeew!

                    #8
                     - Myrahh
                     - 10:15 pm EST on Wed Jan 27, 2010
                    No. As long as it’s not over used, I don’t think technology has a negative impact.

                    The key to anything is balance. As long as they aren't overdoing it & are doing a variety of other things, there's no problem w/technology

                      #9
                       - mrsncook
                       - 11:04 pm EST on Wed Jan 27, 2010
                      No. As long as it’s not over used, I don’t think technology has a negative impact.

                      There is no problem with technology. All in moderation. Don't let technology become our babysitters. Interact with our children.

                        #10
                         - SWhiteAZ
                         - 1:44 am EST on Thu Jan 28, 2010
                        Yes. I definitely think the more plugged in they are the worse their verbal communication becomes.

                        I am in a wheelchair. It is NOT embarasing for meto have a small or child come up and ask me about it. Better they ask now then stare late

                          #11
                           - mary cooper-1591605
                           - 8:29 am EST on Thu Jan 28, 2010
                          No. As long as it’s not over used, I don’t think technology has a negative impact.

                          Parents should take an active role when their kids deal with technology. They should set boundaries on its use.

                            #12
                             - paul1998
                             - 9:01 am EST on Thu Jan 28, 2010
                            No. As long as it’s not over used, I don’t think technology has a negative impact.

                            It might acually help those kids who may otherwise be introverts.

                              #13
                               - Diamond-1597071
                               - 9:40 am EST on Fri Jan 29, 2010
                              No. As long as it’s not over used, I don’t think technology has a negative impact.

                              We are living in a technological era now...as long as it isn't being glued to the gameboy during beautiful, summer days!

                                #14
                                 - nbull
                                 - 10:09 pm EST on Fri Jan 29, 2010
                                Yes. I definitely think the more plugged in they are the worse their verbal communication becomes.

                                Online chat & text is accessible,but it should not replace the basics of communication that all humans are required to have.

                                  #15
                                   - PAPA GOLF
                                   - 10:18 am EST on Sat Jan 30, 2010

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