The Boston Globe's Sunday magazine has an interesting article today about kids and smartphones, specifically the iPhone. The article talks about how kids take to smartphones with ease and how using a smartphone can actually help kids learn.
I can attest to the fact that kids take to the iPhone with astounding ease. My two- and four-year old recently discovered my iPhone and they constantly amaze me with the way they're able to use it. I handed it to my son to keep him occupied during a long road trip, and he was easily switching between shows on the iPod ("Mommy, I'm watching Arthur!") and playing games ("Mommy, now I'm playing Tetris!").
Now that I know it might actually be good for them, well, that doesn't mean I'm going to allow them unlimited time with an iPhone. And I'm certainly not going to spring for a new one so the kids can have their own. But it does make me feel better about using the iPhone as a way to keep them busy when we're on the go.
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