Tablet whizzkids lose link to reality

14 July 2015 - 02:13
By Aarti J Narsee

If you think your child is a genius for completing that 100-piecepuzzle on an i-Pad, think again. Just because children can write and solve puzzles on a tablet doesn't mean they can do it in real life. While tablet manufacturers are increasingly targeting children aged eight to 12, experts have warned against using educational apps to replace traditional sources of learning.

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