9-1 Discussion: Technological
Influences on Development
The average child in the United States watches four hours of television
per day. As a result of this information, the impact of television as a
developmental influence is a concern. However, the explosion of the
internet and cellphones has the potential to affect the development of
entire generations before research can even scratch the surface of its
impact. Digital technology has extended the influence of peer groups to
24 hours per day. Given the influence of peers and schools as agents of
socialization, what implications does this 24/7 access to these agents
have on development?
In your initial post, select one concept regarding peers and one concept
regarding schools, and assess each for its potential positive and
negative impacts on development.
To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric.