Md Jahedul Islam

Nowadays modern information technology plays a very important role in the intellectual development of children. In the era of modern information technology the use of technology products is increasing among adults as well as children. In addition to this the power of children's technology products is constantly increasing.

Today's computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, gaming devices, internet are not unknown to them. The world's best repository of knowledge is the internet. Keeping children away from this world of knowledge cannot make them worthy citizens of tomorrow. But they need to make the internet safe for them. Technology is scientific inquiry that is a collection of techniques, skills, methods and processes. Technology is mainly used to produce goods and services or to achieve objectives. Indeed the simplest form of technology is to ensure the development and use of basic tools. Children are the future of tomorrow.

Today's children will maintain the country and nation in the future. It is the children who will guide the country and the nation by using their conscience in the future. That is why it is our important responsibility to ensure proper development of children. Nowadays the involvement of electronic devices with children is very high. Many children today are so addicted to technology products. So that they get angry if the mobile phone or tab is taken away from them. Besides this they behave negatively.

Technology addiction can delay the mental development of children. As a result the mental and social development of the child may be hindered. Parents must take important steps to save children from this dangerous addiction to technology. Then the unnecessary use of technology among children will decrease. Parents have the main responsibility to introduce the child to all the good things. The world is constantly moving rapidly towards the age of technology. If our children are left behind then they will be deprived of the touch of modern technology.

So we should not prevent our children from information technology but develop them through positive use of information technology. It is our responsibility to develop them with the scientific knowledge of modern technology. In this age of technology children and teenagers should not be kept away from the positive aspects of technology. On the other hand it will not be right to provide the opportunity of free movement in technology.

Technology is a wonderful invention of man. The era is constantly changing through technology. New technology is driving people in new ways. Today technology is being used by children in many ways. In this era of modern globalization many activities of children are becoming dependent on technology. So people should control the technology. We never want people to be controlled by technology. In today's modern information technology era we are living in such a time where we have to constantly adapt to technology.

The influence of technology is not less in the life of children in this period of modern information technology. Presenting it educationally will change their standard of living. Children's physical and mental growth is a continuous process. Children should do one thing at one age. Children's development level is the tendency to do different things at one age. Therefore it is the exclusive responsibility and duty of every parent to keep a regular eye on whether the child is doing activities according to the age.

Internet is a unique blessing for us in modern information technology era. Thanks to it we can get various information very easily and in a very short time. The Internet can be a very important medium for children to access this information. Nowadays they need information almost every day from class reading to various projects. And these information can now be easily collected by children through the use of technology within reach. In addition to various educational subjects and entertainment materials are spread in the net world. The advantages of using the internet in developing general knowledge help the child in various ways. Technology has now become their companion due to lack of adequate outdoor play or entertainment facilities. Nowadays children are also using internet as a medium of entertainment.

They can easily know what is happening in other countries of the world. It helps children become social. However in addition to these the negative aspects of the Internet are not less. We will use technology to our advantage. However it should be noted that technology does not use us in any way. Parents should be most aware of children's use of technology in particular. Proper mental and physical development of every child will be achieved only if they are properly managed along with ensuring proper development of each child. As a result they will be the right guides in the future. In fact children are as malleable as clay.

As they are made then they will be made. If we show them the right path then they will move towards that right path. So it is very important to be a little more aware when it comes to children. Any action taken with regard to young children must be carefully scrutinized. Special care should be taken that children do not go astray. Always be aware that no evil force can consume the children. Nothing can be exempted in case of children. They should be most conscious of their development. As a result of the touch of modernity children are now taking advantage of technology as a means of learning. As a result if the positive aspects of technology are conveyed to children through various age-appropriate applications (apps) as primary education tools. Then the future generations of the entire world will benefit from it. Technology is directly and indirectly involved with almost every day-to-day activity. Nowadays it is not possible to run without technology. There are pros and cons in everything not just technology.

Children should be kept away from the bad aspects of technology. That's why the family should be more aware. Apart from highlighting the pros and cons of technology to children parents should also give them an idea of how much they should use. We have to move forward with technology but save children from the harmful aspects of technology. Children are generally imitative. Therefore parents should always be vigilant about the activities of using various devices related to information technology in front of children.

The writer is a Network Technician (ICT Cell) Jagannath University, Dhaka.