We live in a world today where technology is indispensable, but at the same time leading us to a cautiously optimistic future. It is evident that technology has taken dominance over the past recent years in all generations. My cousin, who is 5 years old, is already enjoying his daily hours playing angry birds, where as I would have been reading “old fashioned books”.  It is a fact that our becoming too dependent on technology is gradually influencing children’s behaviour and way of living .

Hard copy text books are already disappearing from the market, in favor of the creation of the kindle or e-book. After having read Andy W‘s blog post and his opinion that kindle for children is perhaps optimal, I have to strongly disagree. I believe it is necessary for children to grow up with hard copy books with different pictures and shapes; engaging the child while reading the book. It allows the child to gain emotional and intellectual experience. Technology will continue to improve and become convenient beyond expectations, however I believe it is our job to keep an eye out for young children. Hence I believe, although technology can add to our lives, it at the same time, takes away.