Children are not developing the dexterity needed to write and build models because they spend too long on computer tablets, teachers warned yesterday.
They also struggle to learn lines for school plays and answer pen and paper exams because they are used to calling up information instantly on their computers or smartphones.
Parents are being urged to restrict use of tablets and turn off the wi-fi in their homes at night to stop their children going on the internet.
Members of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers warned that growing numbers of young children are able to swipe tablet screens but lack the motor skills needed to play with building blocks. Full article
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