Report on young kids and eletronic media

Common Sense Media has a new report out on kids zero to eight and their access and use of electronic media. Interesting read for any new parent or guardian of young kids. It really gets one thinking about how we take for granted all of the electronic capabilities we have today. Its also a gentle reminder that you need to think about what you give to your kids and the message that you should be giving them when you give them the gadgets and access to the Internet.

Think about whether they really need it, and guide them on good usage. Limit the amount of time they do have access and allow them to be kids and play. Disconnect and talk with your kids and family. We all still need the time to interact at a personal level as opposed to an electronic one.