Jeremey Paxman – Children’s use of devices is preventing them learning how to be ‘social animals’
Children are not learning to be “social animals” due to the amount of time they spend absorbing information via mobile, touch-screen devices, according to journalist and TV presenter Jeremy Paxman.
Speaking at Microsoft Decoded’s event in London Paxman said that despite the proliferation of social media networks children are not learning to be “social animals”.
He referred to Snapchat as an example, describing the platform as one which centres on shared images – not shared experiences.
“Our current figures show that 70 per cent of 11-12 year olds have their own mobile phone, and one in three have a tablet – a child Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
