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Digital Media and Children

Digital Media and Children

Our daily lives have drastically changed due to the spread of digtal devices such as smartphones and tablets, as a result of ICT advancement. How will the use of these devices affect the development of children? Let's look at the pros and cons from a well-balanced perspective based on objective evidence and cases, and figure out how it should be used for the better in children's development.

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