Nolan parker
Research question: Should kids be able to have phones or tablets?
Thesis statement: Although there are variety of negative and also positive effects on kids having
tablets and phones from the ages twelve and below, should have a time limit and be supervised.
3. Article Information:
Title:Impact of smartphones on kids is serious
Author:
Daily Express Independent National Newspaper of East Malaysia
Sponsoring Organization:
Sabah Publishing House Sdn. Bhd.
Website Address:https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/read/3088/impact-of-smartphones-on-
kids- is-serious/
Date Accessed:March 5, 2021
Article Summary:
This article is about how kids are becoming more aggressive and irritable
due to the tablets and smartphones. These devices are making them less curious about the world
or playing outside with friends like back in the day. Children don't even want to. To spend time
with their family because they prefer to spend their time playing on their phones.
Usefulness:
This article is useful for me research question since it gives a few point and details
on children today. It also tells and explains how they are reacting due to the use of tablets and
phones.
4. Article Information:
Title:When to Introduce Your Child a Smartphone or a Tablet
Author:Laura Lewis Brown
Sponsoring Organization:2021 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
Website Address:https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/when-to-introduce-your-child-to-a-
smartphone-or-tablet
Date Accessed:March 5, 2021
Article Summary:
This website is about at what age should a parent introduce their child a
smartphone or tablet. It explains that just because a toddler wants to start pressing buttons and
like to watch movies or videos does not mean that they are ready to be introduced to those
kindsof devices. When they are introduced to smartphones at a really young age, they stop
exploring the world.
Usefulness:
This article gives a lot of details and explanations for my research question. It gives
details, such as when to give a toddler a tablet, the child should be supervised, Parental
guidance,limit screen time, etc. This is supported by expert recommendations which is very
helpful.
5. Article Information:
Title:Is Screen Time Altering the Brains of Children?
Author:Shawn Radcliffe
Sponsoring Organization:Not found
Website Address:https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-does-screen-time-affect-kids-
brains
Date Accessed:March 6, 2021
Article Summary:
This article is about kids growing up with electronic devices, such as
smartphones, tablets, etc. It shows that a lot of screen time can damage parts of the brain and
the
a child can have premature thinning of the cortex. Each child's screen time should be limited and
controlled by a parent; the screen time depends on how old is the kid.
Usefulness:
This website is useful for my research paper because it gives detailed information on
the screen time for children. It also gives doctors recommendations and advices on what parents
should do. This site also explains how screen time may impact or damage a children's brain from
learning and exploring.
6. Article Information:
Title:Examining the Effect of Smartphones on Child Development
Author:Seth Meranda
Sponsoring Organization:Copyright 2021 Privacy Policy Title IX
Website Address:https://www.cune.edu/academics/resource-articles/examining-effect-
smartphones-child-development
Date Accessed:March 6, 2021
Article Summary:
This website by Seth is about the consequences there is when children start
using smartphones or tablets at a young age. There are negative and positive effects on children
development. The effects of smartphones on child development it yet to be explored more in
depth, due to the fact there are so many reasons.
Usefulness:
This website is very useful for what I am going to write about. It gives the positive
and negative development on children, and it gives details, advice on how to introduce a
smartphone to a kid in a healthy way.
7. Article Information:
Title:Screen Time Linked to Inattentiveness, Behavior Problems in Children
Author:Patrick Campbell
Sponsoring Organization:
Not found
Website Address:
https://www.hcplive.com/view/screen-time-linked-to-inattentiveness-
behavior-problems-in-children
Date Accessed:
March 7, 2021
Article Summary:
This is about how children can develop disorders, such as hyperactivity
disorder because of too much use of. tablets and phones.
Kids that watch or use smartphones
more than 2 hours daily may have behavior problems. These devices can have association with
other risk factor, due to giving children more screen time than they are supposed to have, they
may develop a lack of sleep, stress, and irritability.
Usefulness:
This article is very useful because of the specific details given. There are
investigators that are involved and share details on how many children are exposed to tablets or
phones daily, I like how they give numbers and percentages.Author:
Javier Yanes
Sponsoring Organization:Not Found
Website Address:https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/technology/digital-world/should-the-
time-children-spend-in-front-of-screens-be-limited/
Date Accessed:March 7, 2021
Article Summary:
This article was about how much time kids spent in their tablets, they are
given smartphones at such a young age and then parents complain about it. Given these devices
to a child for a long amount of time can be harmful for them. They should be controlled and
supervised at all times, limiting the time for a child to use his or her tablet, smartphone is needed.
Usefulness:
This site is a valuable source that will help me complete my research. I find it really
helpful that this article gives a video on the topic, which can help me understand more if children
should have a time limit to use their electronic devices. It is beneficial for me that this website
give proof on what is being mentioned or talked about.
9. Article Information:
Title:Less. Screen Time means a Better Mind and Body for Kids
Author:Katherine Lee
Sponsoring Organization:Inc (Dotdash) --- All rights reserved
Website Address:https://www.verywellfamily.com/cut-kids-screen-time-for-health-621154
Date Accessed:March 8, 2021
Article Summary:
The summary of this website is how too much screen time for children can
be harmful in a variety of ways. It also says how to avoid screen time for a child and the
importance of them being supervised and controlled. It also talks about the benefits of reducing
the kids screen time.
Usefulness:
This is a convenient source that may help me when I start writing because it talks
about the benefits and how these devices can be harmful for children. I find it helpful that
Doctors and Pediatrics are giving strategies on this topic, and talking about the effects or what
could happen to a kid if he or she spends too much on a phone.
10. Article Information:
Title:Mobile phone safety for children
Author:Currently not found
Sponsoring Organization:Department of Health, State Government of Victoria
Website Address:
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/mobile-phone-
safety-for-children
Date Accessed:March 8, 2021
Article Summary:
Apart from the children's health for using tablets,
this article is about how
children can experience cyberbullying, due to having a smartphone at such a young age. They
should not be unprotected by the use of social networking.
Usefulness:
This article brought my attention because letting children use their tablets or phones
may not only damage their eyes or have effect on their brain, but also, they may experience
cyberbullying at such a young age. This website talks about kids being bullied online and that
may cause a great amount of damage to them.
