Once upon a time, they would have played with train sets, dolls and cuddly toys.
Today’s toddlers, however, are more likely to be playing with an iPad - and are becoming adept at using the internet long before they start school.
Nearly half of three and four-year-olds are now technologically-savvy, a report by media watchdog Ofcom revealed yesterday.
And one in ten is already using an iPad to visit websites, watch films and television programmes and play games.
The report marks the first time the regulator has looked at the habits of the pre-school age group – and the findings prompted experts to warn parents not to use computers and tablets as ‘virtual babysitters’.
The study also found that under-13s, many of whom are too young to legitimately register for social networks without parental consent, are befriending strangers on these websites. Cyber-bullying also emerged as a persistent problem, with more girls than boys being targeted. Full story...
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Today’s toddlers, however, are more likely to be playing with an iPad - and are becoming adept at using the internet long before they start school.
Nearly half of three and four-year-olds are now technologically-savvy, a report by media watchdog Ofcom revealed yesterday.
And one in ten is already using an iPad to visit websites, watch films and television programmes and play games.
The report marks the first time the regulator has looked at the habits of the pre-school age group – and the findings prompted experts to warn parents not to use computers and tablets as ‘virtual babysitters’.
The study also found that under-13s, many of whom are too young to legitimately register for social networks without parental consent, are befriending strangers on these websites. Cyber-bullying also emerged as a persistent problem, with more girls than boys being targeted. Full story...
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