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Parents at my nursery have asked for advice about buying tablet computers for their children as Christmas presents. What should I say?
Computer games and tablets are popular Christmas presents because they are fun and parents are keen to ensure their children are confident with all aspects of technology. Many young children already use tablets and mobile phones. However, the impact on physical, social and cognitive development is unclear - the technology is developing far more rapidly than research.
There are concerns that devices can affect eyesight and contribute to childhood obesity because of the amount of time children spend indoors instead of playing outside.
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