The number of children who consume digital-electronic media has grown exponentially in the United States, a study center Joan U.S. Ganz Cooney.
-research study that analyzed data from 2006 - found that consumption of digital media in children between zero and nine years has increased considerably over the last decade.
A normal day for children includes not only playing with toys or reading a book, but also use the computer, internet, cell phones, mp3 players and gaming consoles.
"More than ever children use the Internet regularly and for long periods of time," says research click "Always connected: the digital media habits of young children."
"Among young children (zero to five years of age) who use the Internet, nearly 80% do so at least once a week. After three years about 25% connect daily, increasing to half five years. And for eight years three quarters are connected to the network any day, "they say.
The researchers say that although new technologies are grabbing more attention to children, television still reigns.
According to the study, children between zero and five years spend about the same time educational toys to video games.
Hispanics at the head
The analysis found that children from families with low income or Hispanic or African-American communities tend to consume much more resources than their white or middle class.
A large percentage of children playing videojeugos at least once a day. The study
Hispanic children between eight and 14 years spend about two hours a day on the internet, 40 minutes more than white.
The researchers also say that the age of eight years appears to be the critical stage in which children begin to leave the TV in favor of other media.
"mobile media seem to be the next big technological thing for them, from game consoles to portable music players. Children consume media like portable form," they say.
The report also notes that although the use of electronic media has increased, the reading continues to be a constant habit of minors.
He added: "We're talking about smart technology of XXI century need smart users."
SOURCE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/mundo/
-research study that analyzed data from 2006 - found that consumption of digital media in children between zero and nine years has increased considerably over the last decade.
A normal day for children includes not only playing with toys or reading a book, but also use the computer, internet, cell phones, mp3 players and gaming consoles.
"More than ever children use the Internet regularly and for long periods of time," says research click "Always connected: the digital media habits of young children."
"Among young children (zero to five years of age) who use the Internet, nearly 80% do so at least once a week. After three years about 25% connect daily, increasing to half five years. And for eight years three quarters are connected to the network any day, "they say.
The researchers say that although new technologies are grabbing more attention to children, television still reigns.
According to the study, children between zero and five years spend about the same time educational toys to video games.
Hispanics at the head
The analysis found that children from families with low income or Hispanic or African-American communities tend to consume much more resources than their white or middle class.
A large percentage of children playing videojeugos at least once a day. The study
Hispanic children between eight and 14 years spend about two hours a day on the internet, 40 minutes more than white.
The researchers also say that the age of eight years appears to be the critical stage in which children begin to leave the TV in favor of other media.
"mobile media seem to be the next big technological thing for them, from game consoles to portable music players. Children consume media like portable form," they say.
The report also notes that although the use of electronic media has increased, the reading continues to be a constant habit of minors.
Under the Safer Internet Day a few weeks ago, BBC World asked bringer of Xavier University of Navarra what were the risks that children use the Internet.
"Your risk is the same as other media like television, that comes into their lives but those around him are aware that the internet will be used by a minor who is a subject in training," he said. He added: "We're talking about smart technology of XXI century need smart users."
SOURCE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/mundo/
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