In this video, we delve deep into the three-part recipe of human brain development, especially in children, and how it’s affected by the digital age.
Braking System (Prefrontal Cortex): Likening the developing brain to a car, we explore the importance of the prefrontal cortex. It acts as the braking system, allowing us to make informed choices. In the age of the internet, children’s weaker braking systems can pose challenges, especially when processing the sheer volume of online information.
Emotional and Impulsive Activation: Children often have an overactive emotional and impulsive segment of the brain. This segment drives their curiosity, leading them down digital rabbit holes. With unending digital content, children’s executive functions are constantly tested, especially their ability to shift attention.
Digital Overexposure: Today’s digital world is all around children. From phones to iPads, Chromebooks to screens in schools, the digital exposure is vast. While there’s immense learning potential, there are also hazards like exposure to inappropriate content, cyber harassment, and the intentional design of platforms to keep us hooked. Discover how the balance between a child’s cognitive brakes and their impulsive acceleration impacts their overall emotional and cognitive development in this age of omnipresent screens. Dive into the nuances and understand the environment our kids are growing up in. Your understanding might just reshape their digital journey. #ChildDevelopment #DigitalAge #BrainScience