More than half of children eight years and younger in the U.S. have access to an electronic tablet. And while studies are only just beginning to look at the potential impact on childhood development, The Journal’s Ben Worthen reports that some researchers are concluding that tablets are more engaging and interactive than watching television, as kids use their hands to “swipe” iPads or tap on other tablets.
Ben Worthen took part in a live chat on this topic earlier today. He was joined by Michael Rich, director of the Center on Media and Child Health at Boston Children’s Hospital. Read the transcript below.
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