Do iPods erode kids’ creativity and ability to cope with the world?
November 21st, 2008No holding back for Harvard psychologist Dr. Susan Linn who, in this Edmonton Sun article, states that:
…the convergence of “technology and unfettered commercialism is a disaster for children” turning them into “passive observers.”
The article is worth reading. I’m not sure I buy the bit about iPods. Could you image a teen trying to cope with a breakup without music? Still, there are lot’s of great insights and no shortage of strong opinions, such as this:
“Dolls can now jump, dance and do back flips — the toys are actually having more fun than the kids.”
And this:
“There’s no time, space or silence to develop their innate capacity for hands-on self-generated creative play, to engage naturally and spontaneously.”
And this:
…a good toy is 90% child and 10% toy.
Check it out: The Case for Make Believe, written by Joanne Richard
