They have always been familiar with the Internet, mobile phones, and social networks. And when they become teenagers, sometimes virtual exchanges are preferred over real meetings. Could this affect their brain development? Do their social interactions differ from those of their elders after this revolution?
“A young child learns to speak only through very real interactions with his environment, which no computer can replace.admits Dr. François-Marie Caro, pediatrician (CHU Amiens), former president of the French Association of Outpatient Pediatrics. But the case of a teenager is different. When he experiences a new experience, whether real or virtual, the possible neural changes (interconnections) in his brain are similar. Therefore, it is not the digital tool itself that is the problem, but the use of it. »
So it’s all about nuance. Elodie Gentina, teacher-researcher…
Source: Le Figaro
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