What are sick children who play a lot on the tablets
'16.03.2018'
Source: The Daily Mail
Pediatricians are alarmed: modern children, who rarely let go of tablets, often face a serious problem - the muscles of their fingers are weak and do not have the ability to develop properly.
A child who is accustomed to using the tablet on a daily basis cannot correctly hold a pencil or pen with his fingers - so the passion for gadgets really affects the physical condition and capabilities of children, writes The Daily Mail.
Sally Payne, one of the leading pediatricians in Britain, is concerned about the current trend that is present in developed countries, including the United States:
“It’s easier for parents to give their child a tablet or other gadget than to encourage them to play games and activities that help develop fine motor skills,” says the specialist.
“They just don't develop the skills needed to grip and hold pencils,” Payne adds. According to the expert, today children who attend school for the first time do not have the dexterity and strength of hands that first graders had even ten years ago.
The modern child holds pens and pencils, “as the cavemen held sticks”. Therefore, it is very important to engage in the development of the child's motor skills, and not only at home, but also in developmental classes and in kindergartens: make sure that educators use not only sensory devices, but also quite real, tangible objects aimed at improving the necessary skills.
