Tech in Asia – Hoa Ho-Kim
“I remember growing up with The Green Fairy (a popular local story series) and Doraemon when I was a little girl. TV and radio were the only kinds of technology-based means of entertainment we had at that time and I was totally comfortable with that. However, in recent years, the massive growth of handheld devices like smart phones and tablets really alter our lives, exerting a trickle-down effect on even children. When my cousin – a toddler – was allowed to use tablet, many elder relatives disapproved of my aunt: ‘You shouldn’t do that! Don’t spoil your kid!’ as they thought it wasn’t good for a child. I ‘googled’ this issue and realized people mostly talk about two aspects when it comes to pros and cons of using smart screens at early ages: education and social connection.”(more)